Fraction Division

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What is fraction division?

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Fraction division is the process of dividing one fraction by another. It can be solved by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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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 2/3 is 3/2.

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What is 1/2 ÷ 1/8?

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1/2 ÷ 1/8 = 1/2 × 8/1 = 4.

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What is 5/7 ÷ 2/5?

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5/7 ÷ 2/5 = 5/7 × 5/2 = 25/14 = 1 11/14.

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What is 3/7 ÷ 2?

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3/7 ÷ 2 = 3/7 × 1/2 = 3/14.

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If you have 1/2 acre and divide it into 3 lots, what is the size of each lot?

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1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6 acre.

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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 fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

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3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1 = 3/2.

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What is 2/3 ÷ 4?

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2/3 ÷ 4 = 2/3 × 1/4 = 2/12 = 1/6.