Dividing Fractions

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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', obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is 1/4 divided by 4?

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1/4 divided by 4 equals 1/16.

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How do you find half of a fraction?

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To find half of a fraction, multiply the numerator by 1 and the denominator by 2.

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What is 3/4 divided by 1/2?

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3/4 divided by 1/2 equals 3/2 or 1 1/2.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number results in a smaller fraction.

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How many 1/3 gallons are in 12 gallons?

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There are 36 buckets of 1/3 gallon in 12 gallons.

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What is 1/5 divided by 7?

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1/5 divided by 7 equals 1/35.