Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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What do you do with the second fraction when dividing fractions?

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Flip the second fraction (take the reciprocal).

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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Keep the first fraction, change the division sign to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is 1 1/5 as an improper fraction?

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6/5.

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What is 5 1/4 as an improper fraction?

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21/4.

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How do you divide 1 1/5 by 5 1/4?

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Convert to improper fractions: (6/5) ÷ (21/4) = (6/5) * (4/21) = 24/105 = 8/35.

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What is 3 1/4 as an improper fraction?

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13/4.

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How do you divide 3 1/4 by 3?

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Convert to improper fraction: (13/4) ÷ 3 = (13/4) * (1/3) = 13/12 = 1 1/12.

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What is 2/5 divided by 3/4?

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(2/5) ÷ (3/4) = (2/5) * (4/3) = 8/15.