Dividing Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you divide fractions?

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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?

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

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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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How many 1/6-pound hamburgers can be made from 1/2 pound of hamburger meat?

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3 hamburgers.

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If Jill has 4/5 of a yard of string and makes bracelets that are 1/3 of a yard long, how many bracelets can she make?

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2 2/5 bracelets.

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How much trail mix will each person get if 7 people share 1/3 pound of trail mix equally?

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1/21 pounds.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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

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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.

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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.