6th grade Unit 5 Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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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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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 1 1/2.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism?

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The volume of a rectangular prism is calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height (V = l × w × h).

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Common units for measuring volume include cubic centimeters (cm³), cubic inches (in³), and cubic feet (ft³).

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How do you find the number of pieces when dividing a length?

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To find the number of pieces when dividing a length, divide the total length by the length of each piece.

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What is the relationship between distance and time in running?

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The relationship between distance and time in running can be expressed as speed = distance/time.