Multiplying and Dividing Rational Fractions and Decimals

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What is a rational fraction?

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A rational fraction is a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result of multiplying two negative numbers is a positive number.

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a positive number?

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The result of dividing a negative number by a positive number is a negative number.

Front

Solve: −2.943 ÷ 2.7

Back

−1.09

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Solve: 2/5 x 1/6

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1/15

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

Back

The first step in dividing fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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Solve: −1.2 x −3.4

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4.08

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What is the result of multiplying a positive number by a negative number?

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The result of multiplying a positive number by a negative number is a negative number.

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Solve: -3 3/4 ÷ 5 1/2

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-15/22

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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