Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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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 an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, 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 first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step in dividing fractions is to find the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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If Ms. Ligon has 38 boxes of markers and 5 classes, how many boxes does each class get?

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