Steps to Dividing Fractions
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Do you have any whole numbers?
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YES
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Put the whole number over a 1 to make it an improper fraction
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Do you have any mixed numbers?
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Change mixed numbers to improper fractions by completing the Big C. Denominator times whole number plus Numerator divided by original denomator
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CHANGE TO A MULTIPLICATION PROBLEM
COPY, MULTIPLY, RECIPROCAL
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Do you want to simplify first?
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YES
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Look at the cross angles and see if you can divide out any common factors
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Divide out common factors
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Draw the line straight across and multiply the top by the top and the bottom by the bottom
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Simplify your answer if possible
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DIVIDING FRACTIONS
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