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Dividing Fractions. September 3 rd 2013. 3 simple steps. Turn the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside down (this is now the reciprocal). Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal. Simplify the fraction if needed. Examples. 2/3 divided by 1/4 = 2/3 * 4/1= 8/3
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Dividing Fractions September 3rd 2013
3 simple steps • Turn the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside down (this is now the reciprocal). • Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal. • Simplify the fraction if needed
Examples • 2/3 divided by 1/4 = 2/3 * 4/1= 8/3 • 1/2 divided by 1/6 = ? • 1/8 divided by 1/4 = ?
NYC 5 Boroughs • NYC is divided into 5 boroughs. • Each borough has it’s own history (will talk about this later) • Each borough has it’s own accent. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hrA9-6o4tI • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4DQKtYL62Q