🔵 CW106 - DIVIDING FRACTIONS WITH MIXED NUMBERS

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What is a mixed number?

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

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 9/4.

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying 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, e.g., the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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