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 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction. For example, 8 ÷ 1/3 = 8 * 3/1 = 24.

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What is the result of 1/3 ÷ 1/2?

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The result is 2/3.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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How do you simplify the division of fractions?

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To simplify, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction and then simplify if possible.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is 5/3 ÷ 15/7?

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The result is 7/9.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does it mean to multiply by the reciprocal?

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Multiplying by the reciprocal means to multiply a number by the flipped version of a fraction.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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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 is 8 ÷ 1/3?

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The result is 24.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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The formula is: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b * d/c.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1