Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to keep the first fraction as it is.

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What is the second step in dividing fractions?

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The second step is to change the division sign to multiplication.

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What is the third step in dividing fractions?

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The third step is to take 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 is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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Solve: 3 1/4 ÷ 3

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1 1/2

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Solve: 5/6 ÷ 4

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5/24

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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Keep, change, reciprocal.

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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 over the original denominator.