Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Review

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What is the product of 4 and 1/6?

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4 x 1/6 = 4/6 or 2/3.

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How do you calculate the total amount of oats needed for 4 batches if each batch requires 2/3 cups?

Back

2/3 cups x 4 = 2 2/3 cups.

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If Rayyan and his five friends each buy 4/5 pound of gummy bears, how do you find the total weight?

Back

Total = 6 x 4/5 = 4 and 4/5 pounds.

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How many 1/6 yard pieces can be cut from 24 yards of rope?

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24 ÷ (1/6) = 24 x 6 = 144 pieces.

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What is the result of dividing 2/3 by 1/12?

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2/3 ÷ 1/12 = 2/3 x 12/1 = 8.

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Define a fraction.

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a/b where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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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.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.