Dividing Fractions by Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is the 1st step to dividing fractions?

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KEEP: Keep the 1st fraction the same.

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What do I do if there is a whole number instead of a fraction when keeping the 1st fraction the same?

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Put a 1 in as the denominator.

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What is the 2nd step to dividing fractions?

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CHANGE: Change the division sign to multiplication.

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What is the 3rd step to dividing fractions?

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FLIP: Flip the 2nd fraction to the reciprocal.

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If I multiply across and I end up with an improper fraction, what should I do?

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Simplify.

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What does it mean to flip a fraction?

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To flip a fraction means to take its reciprocal, switching the numerator and denominator.

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How do you convert a whole number to a fraction?

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Put the whole number over 1 (e.g., 3 becomes 3/1).

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What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

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The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1.

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What is the result of dividing 1/2 by 1/4?

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1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 2.

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What is the result of dividing 3 by 1/3?

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3 ÷ 1/3 = 3 × 3/1 = 9.