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What is a fraction flipped?

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It is called the reciprocal and you swap- the numerator and denominator.

For example, 2/3 becomes 3/2.

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Reciprical.. it's not just flipped, it's also opposite


What is another name for a flipped fraction?

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What is negative 7 over 9 divided by 7 over 19?

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How do you divide a fraction with a mixed fraction?

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What is twenty-nine divided by ten thirds?

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