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 swapping its numerator and denominator.

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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If Jill has 4/5 of a yard of string and each bracelet is 1/3 of a yard, how do you find the number of bracelets she can make?

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Divide 4/5 by 1/3: (4/5) ÷ (1/3) = (4/5) * (3/1) = 12/5 = 2 2/5 bracelets.

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How do you share a fraction equally among a group?

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To share a fraction equally among a group, divide the fraction by the number of people.