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What is the product of two fractions?

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To find the product of two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator. Simplify if necessary.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction a/b is b/a. It is used when dividing fractions.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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What is the result of 3 ÷ 1/2?

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3 ÷ 1/2 = 3 * 2/1 = 6.

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What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 8?

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1/2 ÷ 8 = 1/2 * 1/8 = 1/16.

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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 1 1/2.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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