Fraction Division

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another. It can be done by multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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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.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the fraction you are dividing by.

Front

Solve: 1/2 ÷ 1/4

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1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 2.

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Solve: 3/5 ÷ 2

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3/5 ÷ 2 = 3/5 × 1/2 = 3/10.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.

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Solve: 7/4 ÷ 1/2

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7/4 ÷ 1/2 = 7/4 × 2/1 = 14/4 = 3 1/2.