Division of Fractions

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What is division of fractions?

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Division of fractions involves finding out how many times one fraction fits into another. It can be done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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What is 1/4 ÷ 3?

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1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is 5 ÷ 1/3?

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5 ÷ 1/3 = 15.

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What is 1/2 ÷ 6?

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1/2 ÷ 6 = 1/12.

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If you have 3 pounds of blueberries and freeze them in 1/2 pound portions, how many portions do you get?

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You get 6 portions.

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What is 6 ÷ 1/2?

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6 ÷ 1/2 = 12.

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by another fraction?

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Dividing a fraction by another fraction means to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.