Division vocab
We use multiplication to help with division of fractions. True or false
True
1/2 ÷ 1/4
2
6/7
7/6
2/3 ... 1/3
Make this into a true mathematical statement! (using greater than or less than)
2/3 > 1/3
1/2 x 1/4
1/8
What is the opposite operation to multiplication?
Division
4/5 ÷ 2/3
6/5 or 1 1/5
1/4
4/28
1/7
Find 3/4 of 100
75
What is a phrase that we can use to help solve division problems?
"How many times does... go into....?" / "How many... are in...?"
3 ÷ 1/4
12
5
1/5
9/27
1/3
8/5 x 2/3
16/15 or 1 1/15
What is another name for the reciprocal?
inverting, flipping or turning upside down
1 1/2 ÷ 3/4
2
1 2/3
5/3
1/7 ... 1/5
Make this into a true mathematical statement! (using greater than or less than)
1/7 < 1/5
15/4 x 8/5
6
What is the reciprocal?
When the numerator and denominator have changed places.
18/35 ÷ 6/7
3/5
1 5/6
11/6
Choose the fraction that is not its simplest form:
A) 7/63 B)9/62 C) 11/81 D) 13/72
A) 7/63
3/4 of 5 1/3
4