Dividing Mixed Numbers

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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, such as 2 1/2.

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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, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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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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How do you divide mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction, and simplify.

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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 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.

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What is the quotient of 1/2 divided by 1/4?

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The quotient is 2.

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How do you write a fraction in lowest terms?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of 3/5 divided by 2/3?

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The result is 9/10.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.