Multiply and Divide fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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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.

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the result of 1/2 × 3/4?

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3/8

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If a bakery makes 6 pies and each pie is cut into 1/8 slices, how many slices are there?

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48 slices

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What is the result of 4/5 × 10/12?

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2/3

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.