Multiply and Divide Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

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 product of 2/3 and 3/4?

Back

The product is (2*3)/(3*4) = 6/12 = 1/2.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is the number that, when multiplied with the original fraction, gives 1.

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What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

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The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1 or simply 2.

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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 1/4 ÷ 2?

Back

1/4 ÷ 2 = 1/4 * 1/2 = 1/8.

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What is the product of 1/5 and 5?

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The product is (1*5)/(5*1) = 5/5 = 1.

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What is 3/5 multiplied by 2/3?

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The product is (3*2)/(5*3) = 6/15 = 2/5.

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What is the result of 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

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3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 * 2/1 = 6/4 = 1 1/2.