6th Grade Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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. The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

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The reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

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To simplify 12/16, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified fraction is 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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Convert the improper fraction 9/8 to a mixed number.

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The improper fraction 9/8 can be converted to the mixed number 1 1/8.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.