divide fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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

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What is the result of dividing 2 by 1/7?

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The result is 14.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is the result of dividing 8 by 6/7?

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The result is 56/6.

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What is the result of dividing 2 by 3/4?

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The result is 8/3.

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What is the result of dividing 5 by 2/5?

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The result is 25/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is the result of dividing 11 by 1/3?

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The result is 33.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is a common mistake when dividing fractions?

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A common mistake is to multiply the fractions instead of using the reciprocal.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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The formula is: a ÷ (b/c) = a * (c/b).

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1