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To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: keep the first fraction, change ÷ to ×, flip the second. 3/7 ÷ 1/2 becomes 3/7 × 2/1 = 6/7.
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Divide. Flip the second fraction and multiply. Simplify.
To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal: keep the first fraction, change ÷ to ×, flip the second. 3/7 ÷ 1/2 becomes 3/7 × 2/1 = 6/7.
Ask "how many halves fit in three sevenths?" for one problem. Students who can answer it in words understand why the flip works.
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