Divide Fractions

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

Back

Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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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.

Front

What is 1/3 ÷ 1/2?

Back

2/3

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What is 7/8 ÷ 4?

Back

7/32

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What is the reciprocal of 4/5?

Back

5/4

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What is 3 ÷ 1/4?

Back

12

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What is 6 ÷ 1/3?

Back

18/1

Front

How do you convert a division of fractions into multiplication?

Back

Change the division sign to multiplication and flip the second fraction.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by another fraction?

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The result is a new fraction that can be simplified if possible.