Mastering Fractions: Multiplication and Division

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two or more integers is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the simplified form of 25/35?

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5/7

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What is the simplified form of 60/90?

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2/3

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What is the simplified form of 20/30?

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2/3

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What is the simplified form of 50/70?

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5/7

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What is the simplified form of 32/48?

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2/3

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What is the process of multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

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What is the process of dividing fractions?

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