Dividing Fractions
The reciprocal is the process of what, and what would the reciprocal of the fraction 2/5 would be?
Swapping the numerator and the denominator. 5/2.
3/4 - 1/4 = ?
2/4 simplified to a half
2/8 + 3/8 = ?
5/8
True or False: We need a common denominator when multiplying fractions?
False we do not :)
Which AFL Club won the 2023 Premiership?
Collingwood
What was the three step process Ms Dinithi taught us when dealing with dividing fractions?
Keep the first fraction as is.
Change the divide sign to a Multiply sign.
Flip the second fraction.
15/9 - 3/9= ?
12/9 simplified to 1 1/3
2/9 + 4/9= ?
6/9 which can be simplifed to 2/3
2/3 times 3/4 = ?
6/12 simplified to 1/2
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet" and has a chocolate bar named after it?
Mars
3/5 divided by 3/8
3/5 divided 3/8
3/5 times 8/3
cancel threes diagonally
8/5
Simplifies to 1 3/5
Finish the lyric:
If adding and subtracting is your aim!
The _________ number must be the ______!
Fill in the two missing words
Bottom & same
What is wrong below?
Step 1: Make sure the top numbers (the numerators) are the same
Step 2: Add the bottom numbers (the denominators).
Step 3: Simplify the fraction.
We should be adding the numerators and making sure the denominators are the same!
When multiplying with whole numbers, what number can be written as the denominator?
The number one
What colour and breed of dog does Ms Dinithi have as a family pet?
Choc Lab named Coco.
2 3/11 divided by 5
25/11 divided by 5/1
25/11 times by 1/5
25/55
Simplifies to 5/11
5 2/3 less 3 1/4 =?
LCD 12
17/3 - 13/4
68/12 - 39/12
29/12 which is equal to 2 5/12
3 2/3 plus 4 2/3
11/3 + 14/3= 25/3 Simplify it = 8 1/3
2 1/3 times 1 2/5
7/3 times 7/5
7*7=49
5*3=15
49/15
3 4/15
What is the smallest prime number?
2
If 2 1/4 leftover pizzas are to be shared between Lockee, Kareem & Jake , what fraction of pizza will each friend receive?
2 1/4 divided by 3
9/4 divided by 3/1
9/4 times 1/3
9/12
Simplifies to 3/4. Each friend will receive 3/4 of a pizza.
A family block of chocolate is made up of 60 small squares of chocolate. Hiya eats 10 blocks, Sarah eats 9 blocks and Amy eats 5 blocks. What fraction of the block of chocolate is left?
10+9+5=24 Blocks eaten.
60-24=36 blocks remain
36/60=3/5 of the block of chocolate remain
Zac needs to keep a training routine for Rugby. Yesterday he ran for 2 1/4 Km and then walked for 1 2/5 Km. What was the total distance Zac ran and walked?
9/4 + 7/5
45+ 28
73/20
the total distance Zac ran and walked for yesterday was 3 13/20 Km
Maddie has finished an injury-plagued netball season during which she was able to play only 2/3 of the matches. The season consisted of 21 matches. How many games did Maddie miss as a result of injury?
2/3 times 21
2/3 times 21/1
42/3
14 Games (played)
21 Games-14 Games= 7 Games missed due to injury.
What is the human body’s largest organ?
Skin