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Dividing Fractions
    You do not need common denominators to divide fractions. When dividing fractions it is best to
     1.   first rewrite all mixed numbers as improper fractions.
           EXAMPLE: 2 3/4      5/8 =
               2 3/4 is an improper fraction. 2 is the whole number part, 3 is the numerator
               and 4 is the denominator. To write a mixed number as an improper fraction you
               multiply the denominator 4, times the whole number 2, and add the numerator to
               get the numerator of our equivalent improper fraction. 2 3/4 = 11/4
               2 3/4    8/9 = 11/4     5/8
       2. Next rewite the first fraction of the problem but CHANGE the division sign to
            multiplication and write the RECRIPROCAL or inverse of the second fraction.
         2 3/4    8/9 = 11/4     5/8
                             = 11/4 x 8/5
       3. Next follow the rules for Multiplication to finish your problem
                            =   11/4 x 8/5           Note 4 divides into 4 one time and 4 divides into 8
                                                            two times
                            = 11/1   x 2/5          Multiply 11 x 2 and 1 x 5
                            =   22/ 5
                            = 4   2/5

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