Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you find 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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What is the reciprocal of 2/5?

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The reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 2/5

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1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 × 5/2 = 5/8.

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Calculate: 2/5 ÷ 3/4

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2/5 ÷ 3/4 = 2/5 × 4/3 = 8/15.

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What is the quotient of 6/40 in lowest terms?

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The quotient of 6/40 in lowest terms is 3/20.

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Calculate: 6/7 ÷ 3/7

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6/7 ÷ 3/7 = 6/7 × 7/3 = 2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms.

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What is the lowest term of 12/20?

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The lowest term of 12/20 is 3/5.