Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal (or inverse) of the second fraction.

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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 6/7 by 3/7?

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6/7 ÷ 3/7 = 6/7 × 7/3 = 6/3 = 2.

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What is the result of 2/5 divided by 3/4?

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2/5 ÷ 3/4 = 2/5 × 4/3 = 8/15.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/40?

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6/40 can be simplified to 3/20 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the quotient of 4/9 and 1/2?

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4/9 ÷ 1/2 = 4/9 × 2/1 = 8/9.

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What is the lowest term of 12/20?

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12/20 can be simplified to 3/5.

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How do you divide 1/4 by 1/2?

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1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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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 multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.