divide fractions

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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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.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

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1/5

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What is the reciprocal of 4/5?

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5/4

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Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 2/5

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5/8

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Calculate: 1/4 ÷ 1/2

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2/4 or 1/2

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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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.