Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying 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 is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you divide 3/4 by 5/8?

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To divide 3/4 by 5/8, multiply 3/4 by the reciprocal of 5/8, which is 8/5. So, (3/4) * (8/5) = 24/20 = 6/5.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is 9/10 divided by 5/3 in simplest form?

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27/50.

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What is 8/5 divided by 3/4 in simplest form?

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32/15.

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What is 7/12 divided by 2/5 in simplest form?

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35/24.

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What is 5/6 divided by 9/8 in simplest form?

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20/27.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.