5.3L

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What is the result of dividing 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. For example, 1/4 ÷ 7 = 1/(4*7) = 1/28.

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How many dresses can Veronica make with 32 yards of fabric if each dress requires 1/4 yard?

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Veronica can make 128 dresses. Calculation: 32 ÷ (1/4) = 32 * 4 = 128.

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If Jo shares 1/3 of a container of playdough among himself and 3 friends, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 1/12 of the playdough. Calculation: (1/3) ÷ 4 = 1/12.

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What is the quotient of 5 divided by 1/6?

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The quotient is 30. Calculation: 5 ÷ (1/6) = 5 * 6 = 30.

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What is 6 divided by 1/3?

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The result is 18. Calculation: 6 ÷ (1/3) = 6 * 3 = 18.

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

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To divide a fraction by a fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 * 4/1 = 2.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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How do you 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 and add the numerator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction involves dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.