Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

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

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

Back

3/8

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of 3/5?

Back

5/3

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How do you 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 2/3 ÷ 4/5?

Back

10/12 or 5/6 after simplification.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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What is 1/4 × 2/3?

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2/12 or 1/6 after simplification.