Multiplying & 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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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 does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. For example, dividing by (a/b) is the same as multiplying by (b/a).

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Area = length × width.

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What is the result of 1/3 divided by 13?

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1/39

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What is the area of a rectangle with length ⅗ yard and width ⅓ yard?

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3/15 or 1/5 after simplification.

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How do you express sharing 6 bottles of water among 9 siblings?

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6/9 or 2/3 after simplification.

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What is 1/5 divided by 8?

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1/40