Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Review

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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) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the result of 1/2 divided by 1/3?

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1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 1/2 x 3/1 = 3/2.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by 1/4 is the same as multiplying by 4/1.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. For example, the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is 2/2 x 3/2?

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2/2 x 3/2 = (2*3)/(2*2) = 6/4.

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What is 1/2 of 3/4?

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1/2 of 3/4 = 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the result of 5 divided by 1/6?

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5 ÷ 1/6 = 5 x 6/1 = 30.