Dividing Fractions

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What is dividing 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 number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is the reciprocal of 2/3?

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The reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

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How do you divide two fractions?

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

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What is 4/5 divided by 5 1/2?

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4/5 divided by 5 1/2 equals 8/55.

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What is 5/3 divided by 15/7?

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5/3 divided by 15/7 equals 7/9.

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What is 8 divided by 1/3?

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8 divided by 1/3 equals 24.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

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The reciprocal of 1/4 is 4.

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What is the result of dividing a fraction by itself?

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Dividing a fraction by itself equals 1.