Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The product is the new fraction.

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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

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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 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 simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.