Dividing Fractions

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, use the 'Keep, Change, Flip' method: Keep the first fraction, Change the division sign to multiplication, and Flip the second fraction (take its reciprocal).

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What does 'KCF' stand for in dividing fractions?

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'KCF' stands for 'Keep, Change, Flip', which is the method used to divide fractions.

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What is a reciprocal?

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A reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For a fraction, it means swapping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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To find the reciprocal of a fraction, swap its numerator and denominator.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by 1?

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Dividing any fraction by 1 results in the same fraction.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by itself?

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Dividing a fraction by itself results in 1.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to keep the first fraction as it is.

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What is the second step in dividing fractions?

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The second step is to change the division sign to a multiplication sign.

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What is the third step in dividing fractions?

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The third step is to flip the second fraction (take its reciprocal).

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If you have the fraction 3/4 and you want to divide it by 2/5, what is the first step?

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The first step is to keep the fraction 3/4 as it is.