Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the result of 1/2 x 1/3?

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1/6

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by that whole number.

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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 is 3/4 divided by 1/2?

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3/4 divided by 1/2 is the same as 3/4 multiplied by 2/1, which equals 3/2 or 1 1/2.

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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 by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the product of 2/5 and 3/4?

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The product is 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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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 that over the original denominator.

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What is 5 divided by 1/4?

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5 divided by 1/4 is the same as 5 multiplied by 4/1, which equals 20.