Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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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How do you divide 1/2 by 1/4?

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1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 4/2 = 2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/10?

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6/10 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2, resulting in 3/5.

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What is the quotient of 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

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3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the result of 2/3 ÷ 4/5?

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2/3 ÷ 4/5 = 2/3 × 5/4 = 10/12 = 5/6 after simplification.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the quotient of 1 1/2 ÷ 3/4?

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1 1/2 = 3/2, so 3/2 ÷ 3/4 = 3/2 × 4/3 = 2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1