Dividing fractions review

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

Back

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?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What is 2/3 ÷ 3/4?

Back

2/3 × 4/3 = 8/9.

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How do you find out how many items can be shared equally?

Back

Divide the total amount by the amount each item receives.

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If Ms. Grubb has 9 cups of food and each dog gets 3/4 cup, how many dogs are fed?

Back

12 dogs (9 ÷ 3/4 = 12).

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What is 8 ÷ 2/3?

Back

12 (8 × 3/2 = 12).

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What is 3/4 divided by 2/3?

Back

9/8 or 1 1/8.

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What is 1/4 ÷ 7?

Back

1/28.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the lowest common denominator (LCD)?

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The lowest common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.