Dividing Fractions

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Change 5 3/4 into an improper fraction

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23/4

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2/5 divided by 3

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2/15

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5 ÷ ⅕

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25

Front

What is the reciprocal of 100?

Back

1/100

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What is the quotient of these fractions in lowest terms: 6/40?

Back

3/5

Front

Define an improper fraction.

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

Find the reciprocal of the divisor.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Front

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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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.