DIVIDING FRACTIONS

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another.

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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.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by 1?

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Dividing any fraction by 1 gives the same fraction.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by itself?

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Dividing a fraction by itself equals 1, as long as the fraction is not zero.

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What is a mixed number?

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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 and add the numerator, then place that over the original denominator.