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 consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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, 1/2 × 3/4 = (1×3)/(2×4) = 3/8.

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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, 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 4/6 = 2/3.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its 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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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is 1/6 ÷ 3?

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1/18

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What is 1/10 × 1/10?

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1/100

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What is 5 ÷ 1/5?

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25

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What is 1/3 ÷ 1/4?

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4/3

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What is the value of 1/432?

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1/432 is a very small fraction, representing one part of 432 equal parts.