REVIEW: Divide Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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How do you divide a mixed number by a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is 3 ⅜ ÷ 1 ¼?

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2 7/10.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is ⅚ ÷ 4?

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5/24.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is ¼ ÷ 2/5?

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5/8.

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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 that over the original denominator.

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What is 2 ¼ ÷ 4 ⅕?

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15/28.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its simplest form where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.