Divide Fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions called?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is the result of dividing a fraction by another fraction?

Back

To divide a fraction by another fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is 1/4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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How can you simplify the fraction 2/4?

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2/4 can be simplified to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the result of 3 ÷ 1/4?

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3 ÷ 1/4 = 3 × 4/1 = 12.

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If Brenda has 5/6 of a pie and divides it among 4 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 5/24 of a pie.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the divisor.