Dividing Fractions

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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

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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 simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is the result of ¹/₄ ÷ ¹/₂?

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The result is ²/₄, which simplifies to ¹/₂.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.

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What is an example of an improper fraction?

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An example of an improper fraction is ⁹/₄.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of ⁹/₄?

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The mixed number equivalent of ⁹/₄ is 2 ¹/₄.

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What is the quotient of ³/₅ ÷ ¹/₂?

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The quotient is × = , which is an improper fraction.

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How do you express as a mixed number?

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As a mixed number, is 1 .