DIVIDING FRACTIONS
WHAT STRATEGIES ARE USED IN multiplying and dividing fractions
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
WORD PROBLEMS
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9 /10 ÷ 2=

9/20

100

What strategy is used when multiplying a fraction?

You multiply straight across.

100

3 /6 × 5/10 =

1/4

100

1/8:2=

1/16

100

There was 5 /8 of a pie left in the fridge. Daniel ate 1/ 4 of the leftover pie. How much of a pie did he have?

5 /8 × 1 /4 = 5 32 Daniel had 5 /32 of the pie.

200

7/8 ÷3 =

7 /24

200

Which do you multiply first in a fraction the numerator or denominator? 

the numerator


DOUBLR POINTS!!!!!

200

1/5x1/5=

1/25

200

7/10:2=

7/20

200

Olivia took out 8 glasses and poured juice from the pitcher. The capacity of each glass is 3 /10 liter. If there was enough juice for 6 glasses, how much juice was there?

3 /10 × 6 = 1 4/5 There was 1 4/5 liter of juice.

300

2/3 ÷3=

2/9

300

When dividing a fraction what is the strategy?

Keep, change, flip=KCF

300

5/8x1/3=

5/24

DOUBLE POINTS!!!

300

1/4:7=

1/28

300

According to a recipe, 9 /20 oz of sugar is needed to make 6 cookies. Ashley decided to use only a third of the sugar to make it healthier. How much sugar did Ashley use?

9/20 × 1/3 = 3/20 She used 3/20 oz of sugar.

DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!! 

400

3/4 :7=

3/28

DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!

400

Do you reduce an improper fraction first, Yes or No???

No, you make it "proper" or a mixed number first and if it needs reducing you do it after.

400

3/11x3/6=

3/22

400

5/8:8=

5/64

TRIPLE POINTS

400

There are 7/8 kilograms of salt in the kitchen. Mrs. Jackson used 2/15 of the salt when she was preparing dinner. How much salt did she use?

7/8 × 2/15 = 7/60 She used 7/60 of a kilogram of salt.

500

3/6 : 7

1/14

500

If a fraction needs to be simplified, do you reduce it yes or no? Explain

Yes, or your product is incorrect

DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!!

500

2/9x1/4=

1/18

DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!

500

Is this equation correct??

2/4:4=2/16


NO!! It's 1/8

 Quadripoints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

500

According to a recipe, each batch of pancake mix can make 12 pancakes. Kathy is making 3 batches for a brunch party. If each batch needs 7/12 cups of milk, how much milk does she need in total?

7/12 × 3 = 1 3/4 She needs 1 3/4 cups of milk in total.

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