Divide Fractions

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Front

How do you divide 1/4 by 2/5?

Back

1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 × 5/2 = 5/8.

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What is the quotient of 4/9 ÷ 1/2?

Back

4/9 ÷ 1/2 = 4/9 × 2/1 = 8/9.

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What is the lowest term of 6/40?

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The lowest term of 6/40 is 3/20.

Front

What is the quotient of 6/10 ÷ 3/5?

Back

6/10 ÷ 3/5 = 6/10 × 5/3 = 1.

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 12/20?

Back

12/20 can be simplified to 3/5.

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What is the reciprocal of 5?

Back

The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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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 is the result of dividing a fraction by 1?

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Dividing a fraction by 1 gives the same fraction.