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"Dividing Rational Numbers" with several problems involving division of fractions, decimals, and integers. Since I can't view images directly, I’ll guide you through how to solve these types of problems step-by-step, and then walk through a few examples based on the typical format of such worksheets.
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🔧 How to Divide Rational Numbers
Rational numbers include fractions, decimals, and integers. When dividing rational numbers:
1.
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions (if needed).
2.
Change division into multiplication by flipping the second number (the divisor) — this is called the
reciprocal.
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Multiply the numerators and
multiply the denominators.
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Simplify the result if possible.
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Check the sign:
- Positive ÷ Positive = Positive
- Negative ÷ Negative = Positive
- Positive ÷ Negative = Negative
- Negative ÷ Positive = Negative
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Let’s go through
some sample problems that are likely on your worksheet (based on common patterns):
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✔ Example 1:
Problem: $ \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{2}{5} $
Step 1: Flip the second fraction:
$ \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{5}{2} $
Step 2: Multiply:
$ \frac{3 \times 5}{4 \times 2} = \frac{15}{8} $
Step 3: Simplify or convert to mixed number:
$ \frac{15}{8} = 1\frac{7}{8} $
✔ Answer: $ 1\frac{7}{8} $
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✔ Example 2:
Problem: $ -\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{4}{9} $
Step 1: Flip the second fraction:
$ -\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{9}{4} $
Step 2: Multiply:
$ \frac{-2 \times 9}{3 \times 4} = \frac{-18}{12} $
Step 3: Simplify:
$ \frac{-18}{12} = -\frac{3}{2} = -1\frac{1}{2} $
✔ Answer: $ -1\frac{1}{2} $
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✔ Example 3:
Problem: $ 6 \div \left(-\frac{3}{4}\right) $
Step 1: Convert 6 to a fraction: $ \frac{6}{1} $
Step 2: Flip the divisor:
$ \frac{6}{1} \times \left(-\frac{4}{3}\right) $
Step 3: Multiply:
$ \frac{6 \times (-4)}{1 \times 3} = \frac{-24}{3} = -8 $
✔ Answer: $ -8 $
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✔ Example 4:
Problem: $ -\frac{5}{6} \div (-\frac{1}{2}) $
Step 1: Flip the second fraction:
$ -\frac{5}{6} \times (-\frac{2}{1}) $
Step 2: Multiply:
$ \frac{-5 \times -2}{6 \times 1} = \frac{10}{6} = \frac{5}{3} = 1\frac{2}{3} $
✔ Answer: $ 1\frac{2}{3} $
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✔ Example 5:
Problem: $ 0.8 \div (-0.2) $
Step 1: Convert decimals to fractions:
$ 0.8 = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5} $,
$ -0.2 = -\frac{2}{10} = -\frac{1}{5} $
Step 2: Divide:
$ \frac{4}{5} \div \left(-\frac{1}{5}\right) = \frac{4}{5} \times (-5) = -4 $
✔ Answer: $ -4 $
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📌 General Tips:
- Always simplify before multiplying (cancel common factors).
- Watch out for signs — two negatives make a positive!
- If you're dividing by a decimal, convert both to fractions first.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of rational number worksheet.