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 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 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 the result of 3 ÷ 1/2?

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The result is 6.

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What is 1/2 x 3/4?

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The result is 3/8.

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If Stewart bought 8 pounds of hamburger meat and made burgers weighing 2/3 pounds each, how many burgers did he make?

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Stewart made 12 burgers.

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

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The product is 1/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.