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Q: When fractions find the reciprocal of the second fraction after you convert the mixed number to improper fractions.?
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What is the reciprocal of five over 4?

The reciprocal of a number is simply 1 divide by that number. A number, multiplied by its reciprocal, is equal to one.However, in the case of fractions, you can get the reciprocal simply by exchanging top and bottom. In this case, the reciprocal of 5/4 is 4/5. This works for proper and improper fractions; in the case of a mixed fraction, you have to convert that into an improper fraction first.


Who do you find the proper fraction from an in proper fraction?

By definition, you can't convert between proper and improper fractions. You can convert improper fractions to mixed fractions, and vice versa.


How do you convert improper fraction to a proper fraction?

You can't. Improper and proper fractions are two different things. You can convert an improper fraction to a mixed number.


How to Multiply fractions with integers?

Convert the mixed fractions into improper fractions. Convert the integer into a fraction by simply dividing it by 1


Video of how to divide fractions?

You can search YouTube for "divide fractions", and find several.However, it isn't really that complicated; just remember the following simple rules:To divide one fraction by another fraction, take the reciprocal of the second fraction, then multiply.If you have mixed fractions, convert them both to improper fractions, then proceed as above (multiply by the reciprocal).


How can you use the reciprocal of a number when dividing a mixed number by a mixed number?

Convert them to improper fractions.


How do you add mixed proper and improper fractions?

It is best to convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. They are then added together in the same way as proper fractions are added together.


How do you divide mixed numbered fractions with whole numbers?

Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction (multiply denominator by whole number, add numerator, put it all over the denominator) and multiply the improper fraction by the reciprocal of the number (1/the number). For example: 1 3/4 divided by 4 First convert to improper fraction: 1 3/4 = 7/4 Then multiply by reciprocal: (7/4)*(1/4) = 7/16


How do you add and subtract frations with a whole number with a fraction?

Express the mixed fraction as an improper fraction and then proceed as you would with ordinary fractions. If the answer is an improper fraction, then remember to convert to a mixed fraction.


When fractions find the reciprocal of the second fraction after you convert the mixed number to improper fractions?

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What how do you convert fractions and mixed numbers to decimals?

Convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions. Once you have a fraction (proper or improper) do the division. 2/4 = 2 divided by 4 = 0.5


How do you subtract mixed form by another mixed form?

The easiest is to convert both mixed form numbers to improper fractions, do the subtraction (as normal1) and if the result is an improper fraction convert it to mixed form. 1 by converting the improper fractions to equivalent [improper] fractions with a common denominator and subtracting the resultant numerators.