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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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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 1/4 is 4/1.

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

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1/4 ÷ 2/5 = 1/4 × 5/2 = 5/8.

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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 is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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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.

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What is the quotient of 1/4 ÷ 1/2?

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1/4 ÷ 1/2 = 1/4 × 2/1 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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How can you check your answer when dividing fractions?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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 fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number.

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What is the quotient of 1/4 ÷ 2/5 in lowest terms?

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The quotient is 5/8.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the quotient of 1/4 ÷ 1/2 in lowest terms?

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The quotient is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1