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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 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 divide fractions?

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

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one side. Area = side × side.

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If you have 9 divided by 1/2, what is the result?

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9 ÷ 1/2 = 18.

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What is the quotient of 5 divided by 1/6?

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5 ÷ 1/6 = 30.

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How do you find the area of a square with a side length of 2 3/4 cm?

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Convert 2 3/4 to an improper fraction (11/4), then calculate the area: (11/4) * (11/4) = 121/16 = 7 9/16 sq. cm.

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If Piper used 1/5 yard of ribbon for a triangle with equal sides, how much ribbon is used for each side?

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1/5 yard ÷ 3 = 1/15 yards per side.

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How much does each ant get if 6 ants share a Cheeto measuring 3/4 of an inch?

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3/4 inch ÷ 6 = 1/8 inch per ant.