Common Core: 5th Grade Math : Divide Fractions and Whole Numbers: CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.7

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Example Question #185 : Operations With Fractions And Whole Numbers

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To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator. 

Example Question #21 : Divide Fractions And Whole Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.7

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To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator. 

 because  can go into  one time with  left over. 

Example Question #22 : Divide Fractions And Whole Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.7

Solve:

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Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator. 

 because  can go into  one time with  left over. 

Example Question #23 : Divide Fractions And Whole Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.7

Solve:

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Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator. 

 can be reduced because both  and  are divisible by 

Example Question #24 : Divide Fractions And Whole Numbers: Ccss.Math.Content.5.Nf.B.7

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Explanation:

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal. In order to find the reciprocal, we simply flip the fraction over. The numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator. 

 because  can go into  three times, with  left over. 

 can be reduced because both  and  are divisible by 

 

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