Dividing Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator forms the fraction.

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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. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/4?

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To simplify 2/4, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. This results in 1/2.

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What is the result of dividing 1/4 by 1/2?

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The result of dividing 1/4 by 1/2 is 1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step in dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you express 98/10 as a mixed number?

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To express 98/10 as a mixed number, divide 98 by 10, which equals 9 with a remainder of 8. Thus, it is 9 4/5.

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What is the result of 1/8 divided by 3?

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1/8 ÷ 3 = 1/8 × 1/3 = 1/24.

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What is the setup for dividing 5/2 by 3?

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The setup for dividing 5/2 by 3 is 5/2 ÷ 3, which can be rewritten as 5/2 × 1/3.