Dividing Rational Numbers

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What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, 2 ÷ ¼ = 2 × 4/1 = 8.

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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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To divide mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, 2 2/3 ÷ 2/5 = (8/3) ÷ (2/5) = (8/3) × (5/2) = 40/6 = 6 2/3.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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What happens when you divide a negative number by a negative number?

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the result of dividing a positive number by a negative number?

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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How do you simplify the division of two fractions?

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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What is the result of dividing a number by 1?

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CCSS.3.OA.B.6

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What is the result of dividing zero by a non-zero number?

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the result of dividing a number by zero?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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