Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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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 a mixed number?

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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 denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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What does 'keep, change, flip' mean in dividing fractions?

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It means to keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction to its reciprocal.

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The result is 25.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you convert a whole number to a fraction?

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