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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What is ¹/₄ ÷ ²/₅?

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⁵/₈.

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What is 2/5 ÷ 3/4?

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8/15.

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What is ¹/₄ ÷ ¹/₂?

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²/₄.

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How do you convert a division of fractions into multiplication?

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Change the division sign to multiplication and flip the second fraction.

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If a runner runs ¹/₁₆ mile, how many runners are needed for a ¹/₄ mile race?

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4 runners.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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Identify the fractions you are dividing.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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What is ³/₄ ÷ ¹/₂?

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³/₂ or 1.5.