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 fractions?

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

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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'.

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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 gets the same amount.

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If 4 friends share 3 sheets of paper, how much does each friend get?

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What is the result of dividing a whole number by a fraction?

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Dividing a whole number by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal of that fraction.

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The result is 35.

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What is a story problem?

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A story problem is a mathematical problem presented in a narrative format that requires interpretation to solve.

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1/4 a gallon of milk is left. 5 kittens need milk.

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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.