Multiply and Divide Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 4/5?

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8/15

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, you 'Keep, Change, Flip': keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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What is the result of 1/2 divided by 1/4?

Back

2

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the result of 3/4 x 2/3?

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1/2

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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.

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What is the result of 5/6 divided by 2/3?

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5/4 or 1 1/4