Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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

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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. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you divide fractions?

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

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What does it mean to solve a word problem involving fractions?

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It means to translate the situation described in the problem into a mathematical expression or equation involving fractions and then solve it.

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If Keisha needs 1/2 of a potato per guest for 9 guests, how many potatoes does she need?

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4 1/2 potatoes.

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If Deandre has 8 pints of milk and drinks 1/4 pint each day, how long will it last?

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32 days.

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If 1/3 of a pizza remains and Rachel eats 1/2 of it, what fraction of the pizza does she eat?

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1/6 of a pizza.

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What operation do you use to find out how much of a whole is eaten when given a fraction of a fraction?

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Multiply.

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If Mr. Simpson feeds his dog 1/2 cup of food each day, how long will 4 cups last?

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8 days.