Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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 fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'.

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What is the reciprocal of 3?

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The reciprocal of 3 is 1/3.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the GCD of 12 and 8?

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The GCD of 12 and 8 is 4.

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What is 5 ÷ 1/5?

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5 ÷ 1/5 = 25.

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What is 3/4 ÷ 4 1/2?

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3/4 ÷ 4 1/2 = 1/6.

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What is 6/40 simplified?

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6/40 simplified is 3/20.