Keep Switch Flip Packet
Math Playbook
Fraction Flip Showdown
Your ultimate visual guide to dividing fractions with confidence!
STEP 1
KEEP
The first fraction stays exactly the same.
STEP 2
SWITCH
Change division (÷) to multiplication (×).
STEP 3
FLIP
Turn the second fraction upside down! (Reciprocal)
THE ARENA • SIDE-BY-SIDE TRANSFORMATION
Original Problem
2
5
÷
3
4
Division is hard to model! Convert to multiply by the reciprocal!
REWRITE
Rewritten Problem
2
5 KEPT
× SWITCHED
4
3 FLIPPED
Now we solve it! Easy multiplication!
2/5 remains untouched
÷ turns into ×
3/4 flips to 4/3
FINISH THE SHOWDOWN!
Multiply across: Numerators × Numerators and Denominators × Denominators.
2
5
×
4
3
=
2 × 4
5 × 3
=
8
15
Remember: Always convert Whole Numbers and Mixed Numbers to fractions first!
Simplify the final fraction if possible!
Student Edition
Fraction Flip Worksheet
Name
Date
?
Quick Reminder:
KEEP 1st
SWITCH to ×
FLIP 2nd
Part 1: The Guided Arena (Fill in the boxes)
Follow the colors to rewrite first!
#1
1
4
÷
2
3
=
#2
3
5
÷
1
2
=
#3
2
7
÷
3
5
=
Part 2: The Independent Showdown
Show your steps and rewrite side-by-side!
#4 Rewrite & Solve
2
3
÷
5
8
Rewrite Here
Final Answer:
#5 Rewrite & Solve
3
8
÷
4
5
Rewrite Here
Final Answer:
#6 Super Challenge
4 ÷
2
3
Rewrite Here
Final Answer:
#7 Super Challenge
5
6
÷ 2
Rewrite Here
Final Answer:
Self Check: Kept 1st? Switched sign? Flipped 2nd?
Tip: A whole number is always over 1!