Divide Fractions

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What is the rule to remember when dividing fractions?

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Keep, Change, Flip (Reciprocal) - Keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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How do you find the total number of slices in multiple pies?

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Multiply the number of pies by the number of slices per pie. For example, 6 pies with 8 slices each gives 6 x 8 = 48 slices.

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to keep the first fraction as it is.

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What is the second step in dividing fractions?

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The second step is to change the division sign to a multiplication sign.

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What is the third step in dividing fractions?

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The third step is to flip the second fraction (take its reciprocal).

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