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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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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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 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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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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If you have 2/3 quart of lemonade and pour it into 6 glasses, how much is in each glass?

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1/9 quart.

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If Jackson’s mother buys 4 packs of hamburger meat, each containing 2/3 pound, how much total meat did she buy?

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Multiply: 4 * (2/3) = 8/3 or 2 2/3 pounds.

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How many 1/2 cup servings are in 2 cups of dog food?

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4 servings.

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If a fudge company makes 4 pounds of fudge and packages it into 1/4 pound packages, how many packages are made?

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16 packages.

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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.