Dividing Fractions Concept

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What is the first step in dividing fractions using the 'keep, change, flip' method?

  • Keep the first fraction the same. (correct)
  • Change the division sign to addition.
  • Multiply the numerators and denominators of both fractions.
  • Flip both fractions.

What does 'change' refer to in the 'keep, change, flip' method?

  • Change the second fraction to its reciprocal.
  • Change the first fraction to its reciprocal.
  • Change the division sign to a multiplication sign. (correct)
  • Change the numerators of the fractions.

Which of the following correctly illustrates the 'keep, change, flip' method for dividing $\frac{2}{3}$ by $\frac{1}{4}$?

  • $\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{4}{1}$ (correct)
  • $\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{4}$
  • $\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{1}{4}$
  • $\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{4}{1}$

After applying the 'keep, change, flip' method, what operation do you perform?

<p>Multiplication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using the 'keep, change, flip' method, what is the result of $\frac{3}{5}$ divided by $\frac{2}{7}$?

<p>$ \frac{21}{10}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dividing Fractions

To divide fractions, keep the first number, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

Keep

Retain the first fraction as is during division.

Change

Convert the division symbol to multiplication when dividing fractions.

Flip

Instruct to invert the second fraction when dividing.

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Keep Change Flip Method

The step-by-step method for dividing fractions: keep the first, change the sign, and flip the second.

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Study Notes

Dividing Fractions

  • To divide fractions, use the "keep, change, flip" method.
  • Keep the first fraction as it is.
  • Change the division symbol to multiplication.
  • Flip (reciprocal) the second fraction.

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