Dividing Fractions

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of \( \frac{3}{4} \)?

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The reciprocal of \( \frac{3}{4} \) is \( \frac{4}{3} \).

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How many \( \frac{1}{4} \) inch pieces can be cut from an 8 inch piece?

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You can cut 32 pieces of \( \frac{1}{4} \) inch from an 8 inch piece.

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What is \( \frac{10}{12} \div \frac{1}{2} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{20}{12} \) or \( 1 \frac{2}{3} \).

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How do you simplify the fraction \( \frac{12}{20} \)?

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To simplify \( \frac{12}{20} \), divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in \( \frac{3}{5} \).

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What is the quotient of \( \frac{2}{5} \div 3 \)?

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The quotient is \( \frac{2}{15} \).

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does it mean to express a fraction in lowest terms?

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Expressing a fraction in lowest terms means simplifying it so that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of dividing 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 that whole number.