Fraction Division

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves finding out how many times one fraction fits into another. This is done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping its numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you divide 5/12 by 1/3?

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To divide 5/12 by 1/3, multiply 5/12 by the reciprocal of 1/3, which is 3/1. This gives (5/12) * (3/1) = 15/12 = 5/4.

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If Jamya made 5 cups of pancake batter and uses 1/3 cup per pancake, how many pancakes can she make?

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To find the number of pancakes, divide 5 cups by 1/3 cup per pancake: 5 ÷ (1/3) = 5 * 3 = 15 pancakes.

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What is the result of dividing 7/8 by 3/4?

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To divide 7/8 by 3/4, multiply 7/8 by the reciprocal of 3/4, which is 4/3. This gives (7/8) * (4/3) = 28/24 = 7/6.

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What is the answer to 1/3 divided by 1/6?

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1/3 ÷ 1/6 = 1/3 * 6/1 = 6/3 = 2.

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How do you divide 4/9 by 2/3?

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To divide 4/9 by 2/3, multiply 4/9 by the reciprocal of 2/3, which is 3/2. This gives (4/9) * (3/2) = 12/18 = 2/3.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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The formula for dividing fractions is: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.