Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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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 'a/b' is 'b/a', obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What is 1/2 divided by 1/4?

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1/2 divided by 1/4 equals 2.

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What does it mean to find a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means adjusting fractions so they have the same denominator, making them easier to add or subtract.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is 3/4 + 1/2?

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3/4 + 1/2 equals 5/4 or 1 1/4.

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What is the result of 5/7 divided by 3/5?

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5/7 divided by 3/5 equals 25/21.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.