Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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The rule for dividing fractions is 'Keep, Change, Flip' (KCF). Keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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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).