fraction division

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What is fraction division?

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Fraction division is the process of dividing one fraction by another. It involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal (or inverse) of the second fraction.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, to divide 1/2 by 3, you calculate 1/(2*3) = 1/6.

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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 many pizzas can be made with 4 cans of tomato sauce if each pizza takes 1/6 of a can?

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24 pizzas can be made.

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If my dividend is a fraction, my quotient must be a ...

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fraction.

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Veronica has 32 yards of fabric and each dress needs 1/4 yard. How many dresses can she make?

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Veronica can make 128 dresses.

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Kyle has 1/5 pound of candy and puts it into 3 bags equally. How much candy is in each bag?

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Each bag has 1/15 pound of candy.

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Clyde planted 1/3 of his garden with tomatoes. What portion of the garden is occupied by Porter tomatoes if he planted 3 varieties equally?

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Porter tomatoes occupy 1/9 of the garden.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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What happens when you divide a fraction by another fraction?

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When you divide a fraction by another fraction, you multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.