Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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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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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a', meaning you swap the numerator and denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

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4/3

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What is the reciprocal of 2?

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1/2

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

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What is 1 1/2 as an improper fraction?

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3/2

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.