Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is the quotient of two fractions?

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The quotient of two fractions is the result of dividing one fraction by another, which can be found by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 9 is 1/9.

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What do we call the answer to a division problem?

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The answer to a division problem is called the quotient.

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What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

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The reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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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 fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is 5/6 divided by 4?

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5/6 divided by 4 is 5/24.

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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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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

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What is the result of 1/2 divided by 1/4?

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1/2 divided by 1/4 equals 2.