Steps
Reducing/Simplifying
Definitions
Dividing Factions
100

When dividing, both numbers need to be written as a _________

Fraction.

100

Reduce 4/8

1/2

100

What is the top number called in a fraction?

Numerator

100
What is 1/3 divided by 2/4?
2/3
200

True or False: When dividing a fraction you do NOT switch the sign.

False

200

Reduce 12/20

3/5

200

What is the bottom number called in a fraction?

Denominator

200
What is 8/10 divided by 2/4?
1 3/5
300

When dividing fractions, what should we do with the 2nd fraction?

Flip the second fraction

300

Reduce 24/30

4/5

300
What is another word for having the same value?
equivalent
300
What is 4/7 divided by 3/4?
16/21
400

Once you have your second fraction flipped and the division changed to multiplication, what is your next step?

Multiply the numerators across and the denominators across.

400

Reduce 35/49

5/7

400
What is the answer to a division problem called?
quotient
400
What is 9/10 divided by 5/8?
1 11/25
500

What is final step in dividing fractions?

Make sure your answer is in simplest form

500

Reduce 24/36

2/3

500

What is the inverse of a fraction called?

reciprocal

500
What is 11/15 divided by 2/4?
1 7/15
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