Dividing and Simplifying Fractions

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13 \frac{2}{9} or \frac{119}{9}

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1 \frac{4}{5} or \frac{9}{5}

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\frac{8}{9}

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What do you call the number ABOVE the fraction bar?

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Numerator

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9 \frac{3}{4} or \frac{39}{4}

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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 and a denominator.

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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 denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the number below the fraction bar that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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4 \frac{1}{4}