Dividing Fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal 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.

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1/3 DIVIDED BY 1/4 = ?

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1 1/3

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6/7 DIVIDED BY 1/2 = ?

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1 5/7

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5/9 DIVIDED BY 1/2 = ?

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1 1/9

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1/2 DIVIDED BY 1/8 = ?

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4

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6/11 DIVIDED BY 1/2 = ?

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1 1/11

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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.