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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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by the whole number. For example, to divide 3/4 by 2, calculate 3/(4*2) = 3/8.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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How do you find the fraction of a quantity?

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To find the fraction of a quantity, multiply the quantity by the fraction. For example, to find 1/2 of 10, calculate 10 * 1/2 = 5.

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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 used when dividing fractions.

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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, (1/2) ÷ (3/4) = (1/2) * (4/3) = 4/6 = 2/3.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by another fraction?

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The result is a new fraction that can be simplified. For example, (2/3) ÷ (1/4) = (2/3) * (4/1) = 8/3.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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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.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.