Division of fractions

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, 1/3 ÷ 4 = 1/(3*4) = 1/12.

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How do you divide two fractions?

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To divide two fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 6/7 ÷ 3/7 = 6/7 * 7/3 = 6/3 = 2.

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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. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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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.

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What is the result of 5 ÷ 1/5?

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5 ÷ 1/5 = 5 * 5/1 = 25.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by 1/2 is the same as multiplying by 2.

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What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 2/5?

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1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 * 5/2 = 5/8.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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If you have 3/5 ÷ 1/2, what is the answer?

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3/5 ÷ 1/2 = 3/5 * 2/1 = 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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The rule for dividing fractions is: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.