Fraction Division

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying 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'. It is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1 3/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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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 is the rule for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.