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.
1/8 ÷ 4
1/32
1/5 ÷ 1/8 - Simplest form
8/5 = 1 3/5
1 ÷ 1/5
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 ÷ 2 3/4
12/11 or 1 1/11
Daily Double----Where were the Olympics this year?
Paris
3 ÷ 1/3
9
The three steps used when dividing fractions?
What is keep, Change, flip
When dividing fractions, what do you do to the division sign?
Change it to multiplication.
54/83 ÷ 4
27/166
4/7 ÷ 2/3 - Simplest Form
12/14 = 6/7
1/6 ÷ 3
1/18
This is what you do to a mixed number when dividing fractions.
Multiply the denominator with the whole number and then add the numerator.
When dividing fractions, what must you do to the second fraction in the problem?
Find its reciprocal or flip it
40 ÷ 2/12
40
5/9 ÷ 7/17 - Simplest Form
85/63 = 1 22/63
1/4 ÷ 6
1/24
What is the correct term for "Flip"?
What is Reciprocal?
Fractions should always be in this form unless told otherwise
Simplest form
23/32 ÷ 42/53
1219/1344
5 3/4 divided by 6 5/6 - Simplest Form
What is 69/82
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