Dividing Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

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?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

Back

To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is 5/6 ÷ 2/3 in simplest form?

Back

1 1/4

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What is 1/3 ÷ 9?

Back

1/27

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What is 1/4 ÷ 4?

Back

1/16

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What is 4 ÷ 4/5?

Back

5

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What is 1/2 ÷ 5?

Back

1/10

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is a mixed number?

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