DIVIDING FRACTIONS

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another. This is done by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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 formula for dividing fractions?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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If you divide a fraction by a whole number, what do you do?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction (with a denominator of 1) and then multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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How do you simplify the result of dividing fractions?

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To simplify the result of dividing fractions, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.