Multiply and Divide Fractions Word Problems

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions means to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. For example, Area = length * width.

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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. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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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 area of a rectangle with a length of 3/4 yards and a width of 1/2 yards?

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Area = 3/4 * 1/2 = 3/8 square yards.

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If you have 4 cupcakes and want to share them with 2 friends, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 4 cupcakes ÷ 3 people = 1 1/3 cupcakes.