What is a reciprocal of a fraction? How do you find it?

A reciprocal is what you get when you switch the top and bottom numbers of a fraction.

Explain why multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal always equals 1.

Multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal results in the same multiplication problem on the top and bottom, creating a whole fraction that equals 1.

The second fraction (the one you are dividing BY)

6th GradeMath55 min

I can divide whole numbers by fractions using models and equations.

6 min

Math Antics - Dividing Fractions

mathantics

11 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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A reciprocal is what you get when you switch the top and bottom numbers of a fraction.
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To divide fractions, you can multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction you are dividing by.
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When dividing fractions, only take the reciprocal of the second fraction.

17 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false

5 min

“Solve the following problems: Problem 1: ⅖ ÷ ¾ = ? Problem 2: ⁷⁄₁₀ ÷ ½ = ?”

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