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.
1/2 ÷ 4
1/8
1/2 ÷ 1/3 - Simplest form
3/2 = 1 1/2
3/10 ÷ 1/5
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 ÷ 1/3
9
3/4 ÷ 2/5 - Simplest Form
15/8 = 1 7/8
2 1/2 ÷ 1 1/4
The three letters used when dividing fractions? Mmmmmmm... I'm hungry!!!!!!!!
What is Keep, Flip, Change.
When dividing fractions, what do you do to the division sign?
Change it to multiplication.
1/3 ÷ 4
1/12
4/7 ÷ 2/3 - Simplest Form
12/14 = 6/7
1 3/8 ÷ 4 1/8
1/3
This is what you do to a mixed number when dividing fractions.
What is the "MAD G" or "G-Thing"
When dividing fractions, what must you do to the second fraction in the problem?
Find its reciprocal or flip it
2 ÷ 1/4
8
10 ÷ 2 1/2 ÷ 1/2
16
4 1/3 ÷ 3 1/4
4/3
What is the correct term for "Flip"?
What is Reciprocal?
Fractions should always be in this form unless told otherwise: ______.
Simplest form
1/4 ÷ 2
1/8
5 1/4 ÷ 1/4 x 1/3
7
5 1/2 ÷ 1/4
What is 22