Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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To find the reciprocal of a fraction, flip the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

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4/3

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is 8 ÷ 1/4?

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32

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What does 'lowest terms' mean?

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Lowest terms means that the fraction is simplified to its smallest possible numerator and denominator.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/10?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in 3/5.

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What is the result of 4/9 ÷ 1/2?

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8/9

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What is the quotient of 5/3 ÷ 15/7?

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7/9

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What is the result of 8 ÷ 1/3?

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