Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Review

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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) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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3/8

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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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 divisor. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) x (d/c).

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What is 2/3 ÷ 4/5?

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10/12 or 5/6 after simplification.

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What does it mean to find the product of two fractions?

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Finding the product means multiplying the two fractions together to get a new fraction.

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What is 3/5 x 2/3?

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6/15 or 2/5 after simplification.

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What is the result of 16 divided by 1/4?

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64