dividing fractions uint review

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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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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

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If you have 12 yards of fabric and each pillow uses 2/3 yard, how many pillows can you make?

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18 pillows.

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What is the result of dividing 3/4 by 4 1/2?

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1/6.

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If Mr. Gomez has 3/4 of a cake and divides it among 6 guests, how much cake does each guest get?

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1/8 of the cake.

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How many 2/3 ft pieces can Valerie cut from a 9 ft ribbon?

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13 pieces.

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What does it mean to divide a whole number by a fraction?

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Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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If 12 whole pizzas are eaten and each person eats 1/4 pizza, how many people eat pizza?

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48 people.

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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 1 1/2.