Dividing Fractions in Word Problems
10th Grade · Math · 45 min· 5.nf.b.7
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Learning Objective
I can solve word problems involving division of unit fractions by non-zero whole numbers and division of whole numbers by unit fractions.
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A reciprocal is found when you switch the top and bottom numbers of a fraction.
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To divide fractions, you can rewrite the problem to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
- 3
When dividing fractions, only take the reciprocal of the second fraction.
