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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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 over the denominator is the fractional part.

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What is 6/7 divided by 1/2?

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1 5/7

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What is 9/10 divided by 1/3?

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2 7/10

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What is 1/3 divided by 1/4?

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1 1/3

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What is 6/11 divided by 1/2?

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1 1/11

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What is 2/3 divided by 1/5?

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3 1/3

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Identify the fractions you want to divide.

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What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal?

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It means to multiply the first fraction by the flipped version of the second fraction.