A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is the product of $$\frac{2}{3}$$ and $$\frac{4}{5}$$ ?

The product is $$\frac{2 \times 4}{3 \times 5} = \frac{8}{15}$$ .

What is $$\frac{12}{15}$$ simplified?

$$\frac{12}{15} = \frac{4}{5}$$ after dividing both the numerator and denominator by 3.

What does it mean to find the product of two fractions?

Finding the product of two fractions means multiplying them together to get a new fraction.

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

The first step is to multiply the numerators together.

What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

The second step is to multiply the denominators together.

What is $$\frac{6}{30}$$ simplified?

$$\frac{6}{30} = \frac{1}{5}$$ after dividing both the numerator and denominator by 6.

What is the product of $$\frac{3}{4}$$ and $$\frac{2}{3}$$ ?

The product is $$\frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 3} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$$ after simplifying.

What does it mean to switch the numerator and denominator?

Switching the numerator and denominator means taking the reciprocal of the fraction.

What is the result of dividing $$\frac{21}{8}$$ by $$\frac{3}{4}$$ ?

The result is $$\frac{21}{8} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{21}{8} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{84}{24} = \frac{7}{2} = 3\frac{1}{2}$$ after simplifying.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the Keep, Flip, Switch method for dividing fractions?

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1. Keep the first fraction the same. 2. Flip the second fraction (take the reciprocal). 3. Switch the division sign to a multiplication sign.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, use the Keep, Flip, Switch method: Keep the first fraction, Flip the second fraction, and then multiply.

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