Dividing Fractions Review

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

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The reciprocal of 5 is \( \frac{1}{5} \).

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Convert \( \frac{11}{6} \) into a mixed number.

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The mixed number is \( 1 \frac{5}{6} \).

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What is the rule for Dividing Fractions?

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The rule is 'Keep, Change, Flip'.

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What is the first step in changing a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number and the denominator.

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What is \( \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{2}{3} \)?

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The answer is \( \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \).

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What does 'Keep, Change, Flip' mean in dividing fractions?

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It means to keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip 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 and add the numerator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.