Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply their numerators together and their denominators together. Then simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the process for dividing rational numbers?

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To divide two rational numbers, multiply the first rational number by the reciprocal of the second rational number. Then simplify the resulting fraction if possible.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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To find the least common multiple of two numbers, list the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator that is less than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the result of multiplying a negative rational number by a positive rational number?

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The result of multiplying a negative rational number by a positive rational number is a negative rational number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A