Divide Fractions

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What is the process to divide fractions?

Back

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?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is 2/5 divided by 3/4?

Back

8/15

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What is the quotient of 6/40 in lowest terms?

Back

3/5

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What is 1/4 ÷ 2/5?

Back

5/8

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What is 4/9 ÷ 1/2?

Back

8/9

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

What is the GCD of 6 and 40?

Back

The GCD of 6 and 40 is 2.

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What is the result of 3/10 ÷ 1/2?

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3/5

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What does it mean to find the lowest terms of a fraction?

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Finding the lowest terms means simplifying the fraction to its smallest equivalent form.