Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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If Kelsey runs 1/2 mile in 4 minutes, how far does she run in 1 minute?

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1/8 mile.

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How do you find the weight of apples each family receives if 1/12 ton is shared among 4 families?

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1/48 ton.

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What is 7 whole pizzas shared among 5 people?

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Each person receives 7/5 pizzas.

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What is the result of 1/9 divided by 6?

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1/9 divided by 6.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Identify the fractions you want to divide.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.