Division of fractions

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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 the whole number. For example, 3/4 ÷ 4 = 3/(4*4) = 3/16.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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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. For example, 1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 * 5/2 = 5/8.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 1/3?

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1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 1/2 * 3/1 = 3/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the result of 2/3 ÷ 4/5?

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2/3 ÷ 4/5 = 2/3 * 5/4 = 10/12, which simplifies to 5/6.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication of fractions?

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Division of fractions is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal. For example, a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1