Dividing Fractions & Simplifying Complex Fractions

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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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 a complex fraction?

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A complex fraction is a fraction where the numerator, the denominator, or both are also fractions.

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How do you simplify a complex fraction?

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To simplify a complex fraction, find a common denominator for the fractions in the numerator and denominator, then simplify.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities where one of the quantities is expressed as one unit.

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How do you find the unit rate from a given distance and time?

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To find the unit rate, divide the total distance by the total time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What does it mean to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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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', where 'a' is not zero.