Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing fractions?

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Dividing fractions means finding out how many times one fraction fits into another. It involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the 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 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, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is 2 ÷ 1/7?

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14

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What is the reciprocal of 4/5?

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5/4

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What is 1/4 ÷ 2/5?

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5/8

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If there is 1/3 of a pan of brownies left, how much will each of four children get?

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1/12 of the whole pan.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Change the division to multiplication by taking the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does it mean to share a fraction equally?

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Sharing a fraction equally means dividing that fraction into equal parts among the number of people sharing.