Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying 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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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.