Dividing fractions review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you divide 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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What is 1/2 ÷ 1/4?

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2.

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What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal?

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Multiplying by the reciprocal means to multiply a number by the flipped version of another number.

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What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

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1 1/2.

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How can you visualize dividing fractions?

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You can visualize dividing fractions by using models like pie charts or number lines.

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 2/3?

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12.

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What is 6/7 ÷ 5/7?

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1 1/5.

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What is 3/5 ÷ 2/7?

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2 1/10.