Dividing Fractions

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What is the process to divide 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 ÷ ²/₅?

Back

⁵/₈

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What is ¹/₄ ÷ ¹/₂?

Back

²/₄ (which simplifies to ¹/₂)

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by that whole number.

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What is ³/₄ ÷ 2?

Back

³/₈

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is ²/₄ simplified?

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¹/₂

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What is ¹/₂ ÷ ³/₄?

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²/₃

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What is the result of ⁵/₈ ÷ ¹/₄?

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⁵/₂ (which is 2 ¹/₂)