Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers

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

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The result is negative.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative rational numbers?

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The result is positive.

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What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators (top numbers) together.

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What is the second step in multiplying two fractions?

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Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) together.

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When dividing fractions, what is the first step?

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Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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

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The result is negative.

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How do you simplify the fraction \( \frac{1}{5} \div \frac{-2}{5} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{-1}{2} \).

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What is the rule for multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What happens when you divide a negative rational number by a positive rational number?

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The result is negative.