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Any time we divide a number by a second number, we’re really just trying to answer the question: how many times does the second number go into the first number?
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We can see that to divide, we actually just multiply the first number by the second number flipped.This works for all numbers, including fractions:
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What is a reciprocal? 🤔
The reciprocal of a number is equal to the original number flipped. For example, the reciprocal of is and the reciprocal of is .
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How to Divide Fractions
Step 1. Make sure both numbers are fractions.
If multiplying a fraction by a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction by placing it over . Otherwise, move onto Step 2.
Step 2. Flip both the sign and the second fraction.
Step 3. Multiply across the top.
Step 4. Multiply across the bottom.
Step 5. Simplify (if needed).
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