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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the 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 reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you find the total number of parts in a whole when given a fraction?

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To find the total number of parts, divide the whole by the fraction.

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If you have 8 miles, how many 1/8 mile segments are there?

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There are 64 segments of 1/8 mile in 8 miles.

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How do you determine how many packages of a certain size are needed for a total amount?

Back

Divide the total amount by the size of each package.

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If Spencer wants to buy 3 3/4 cups of almonds and each package has 1 1/4 cups, how many packages does he need?

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Spencer needs 3 packages.

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What is the process to find out how many servings are in a total amount?

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Divide the total amount by the size of each serving.