Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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Dividing fractions means finding out how many times one fraction fits into another. It can be done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.

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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 a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number. For example, 1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

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1/5

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What is another name for 'flip' in fractions?

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Reciprocal

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How do you divide two fractions?

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To divide two fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 4/6 = 2/3.

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What is 4/9 ÷ 1/2?

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8/9

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What is 9 ÷ 1/3?

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27

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If a moving company has 1/6 ton to move and makes 4 trips, how much weight is moved each trip?

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1/24 ton

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Find the reciprocal of the second fraction.