Dividing Fractions

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

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What does it mean to 'flip' a fraction?

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To 'flip' a fraction means to take its reciprocal. For example, flipping 3/4 gives you 4/3.

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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 a fraction?

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts.

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.