Dividing fractions using models

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions means finding out how many times one fraction fits into another. It can be done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by that whole number.

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How do you visualize dividing fractions?

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You can visualize dividing fractions using area models or number lines to show how many parts of one fraction fit into another.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.