Definitions/Rules
The bottom number of a fraction
What is denominator
If you are dividing a whole number by a fraction you must first do what to the whole number?
Put a 1 underneath it to make it a fraction.
1/8 ÷ 4
1/32
1/5 ÷ 1/8 - Simplest form
8/5 = 1 3/5
1 ÷ 1/5
5
The top number of a fraction
What is the numerator
When dividing fractions, what do you do to the first fraction in the problem?
KEEP it the same.
3 ÷ 2 3/4
12/11 or 1 1/11
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Elephant!!
3 ÷ 1/3
9
The three steps used when dividing fractions?
What is keep, Change, flip
When dividing fractions, what do you do to the division sign?
Change it to multiplication.
54/83 ÷ 4
27/166
4/7 ÷ 2/3 - Simplest Form
12/14 = 6/7
1/6 ÷ 3
1/18
What are the steps for turning a mixed number into an improper fraction?
Multiply the denominator with the whole number and then add the numerator.
When dividing fractions, what must you do to the second fraction in the problem?
flip it
40 ÷ 2/12
240
5/9 ÷ 7/17 - Simplest Form
85/63 = 1 22/63
1/4 ÷ 6
1/24
Your final answer should always be in this form unless told otherwise.
Simplest Form
What is the name of a mixed number that has been turned into a fraction?
Improper fraction
23/32 ÷ 42/53
1219/1344
5 3/4 divided by 6 5/6 - Simplest Form
What is 69/82
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Paris