Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply their numerators together and their denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the rule for multiplying two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is positive.

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What is the rule for multiplying a positive and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number is negative.

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How do you divide two rational numbers?

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To divide two rational numbers, multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second number. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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What is the rule for dividing two negative rational numbers?

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The quotient of two negative rational numbers is positive.

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What is the rule for dividing a positive rational number by a negative rational number?

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The quotient of a positive rational number and a negative rational number is negative.

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Calculate: -3.6 ÷ 0.06

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-60

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Calculate: 5/6 * (-8/15)

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-4/9

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Calculate: -1/4 * (-4/3)

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1/3