What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

If you divide a number by a larger fraction, what happens to the result?

The result will be larger than the original number.

What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator by that whole number.

What is the result of dividing a whole number by a whole number?

The result is a whole number or a fraction, depending on the numbers.

What is the relationship between division and multiplication in fractions?

Division of fractions can be converted to multiplication by using the reciprocal.

Dividing Fractions Flashcards: 15 Cards (5th Grade)

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$ is $\frac{b}{a}$ .

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: 6 $\frac{1}{2}$

Back

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: $\frac{1}{4}$ $\frac{1}{4}$

Back

$\frac{1}{16}$ .

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for dividing fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal: $\frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c} = \frac{a \times d}{b \times c}$ .

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: $\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{2}{3}$

Back

$1 \frac{1}{4}$ .

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: 1/2 $\frac{1}{5}$

Back

$\frac{1}{10}$ .

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate: 8 $\frac{1}{3}$

Back

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