Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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

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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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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 does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person gets the same amount.

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If a pizza is cut into 6 equal slices, what fraction of the pizza is one slice?

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1/6 of the pizza.

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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 find the total number of servings in a larger quantity?

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To find the total number of servings, divide the total quantity by the size of one serving. For example, 4 cups divided by 1/6 cup equals 24 servings.

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What is the meaning of 'per' in word problems?

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'Per' indicates division, often used to express rates or ratios, such as 'miles per hour' or 'dollars per item.'

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If each cat gets 1/36 of a bag of food, how many cats can be fed with 1 bag?

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36 cats can be fed with 1 bag of food.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.