Flashcard Review 2-3

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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To divide mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step in dividing fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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The result is 10.

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The result is 1.

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What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.