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Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions
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Definition:
Reciprocal --> Inverting a fraction, which is just another way of saying that you need to switch the numerator and the denominator
Example: the reciprocal of the fraction 5/8 is 8/5
One way to divide fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal.
With this method, we leave the first number alone, change the division sign to a multiplication sign, and then flip (reciprocal) the last number.
After you've done that, just treat it like a normal multiplication problem.
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