Dividing Fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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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.

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What is ¹/₄ ÷ ¹/₂?

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¹/₄ ÷ ¹/₂ = ²/₄ or 1/2.

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What is ¹/₄ ÷ ²/₅?

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¹/₄ ÷ ²/₅ = ⁵/₈.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the GCD of 6 and 8?

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The GCD of 6 and 8 is 2.

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If a runner runs ¹/₁₆ mile, how many runners are needed for a ¹/₄ mile race?

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4 runners are needed.

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What is the quotient of ⁶/₁₀ in lowest terms?

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The quotient of ⁶/₁₀ in lowest terms is ³/₅.

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What does it mean to find the lowest terms of a fraction?

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Finding the lowest terms means simplifying the fraction to its smallest equivalent form.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.