Dividing Fractions

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Define 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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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Explain why dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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When you divide by a fraction, you are essentially asking how many of that fraction fit into the whole, which is the same as multiplying by the fraction's reciprocal.