Dividing Fractions

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What is the process of dividing 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 is ¹/₄ ÷ ²/₅?

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⁵/₈

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What is ¹/₄ ÷ ¹/₂?

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²/₄ (which simplifies to ¹/₂)

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What is 2/5 ÷ 3/4?

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8/15

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What is ⁴/₉ ÷ ¹/₂?

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⁸/₉

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If a team needs to run a ¹/₄ mile relay and each runner runs ¹/₁₆ mile, how many runners are needed?

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4 runners

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the lowest common denominator (LCD)?

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

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How do you find the LCD of ¹/₄ and ¹/₂?

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The LCD is 4.