Dividing fractions by fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions by fractions?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you simplify the division of fractions?

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To simplify, multiply the numerator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction and the denominator of the first fraction by the numerator of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number means to multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of that whole number.

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How can you check your answer when dividing fractions?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the result by the divisor and seeing if you get the original dividend.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1