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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply fractions?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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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).

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What is an improper fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step in dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1