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What is the process to find out how many batches can be made if you have a total amount of an ingredient and know the amount needed for one batch?

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To find the number of batches, divide the total amount of the ingredient by the amount needed for one batch. For example, if a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar per batch and you have 5 1/3 cups, you would calculate: 5 1/3 ÷ 2/3 = 8 batches.

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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, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator. For example, 5 1/3 becomes (5*3 + 1)/3 = 16/3.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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How do you find the number of groups of a fraction in a whole number?

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To find the number of groups of a fraction in a whole number, divide the whole number by the fraction. For example, to find how many groups of 1/2 days are in 1 week (7 days), calculate: 7 ÷ 1/2 = 14 groups.

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What is the process to find out how many batches can be made with a given amount of an ingredient?

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To find out how many batches can be made, divide the total amount of the ingredient by the amount required for one batch. For example, if a recipe requires 1/2 pound of flour for one batch and you have 3/4 pound, you would calculate: 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1 1/2 batches.

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What is the multiplication equation that represents how many 3/8's are in 5/4?

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What is the division equation that represents how many 3/8's are in 5/4?

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions?

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Multiplication and division of fractions are inverse operations. Multiplying by a fraction is equivalent to dividing by its reciprocal.

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What is a proper fraction?

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