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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify the result if possible.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the product of 1/3 and 3/4?

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1/3 x 3/4 = 3/12 = 1/4 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you divide two rational numbers?

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To divide two rational numbers, multiply the first number by the reciprocal of the second number.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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What is the reciprocal of 2/5?

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The reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2.

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

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1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 x 4/1 = 2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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 the simplest form of 8/12?

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The simplest form of 8/12 is 2/3.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is 3.8 as a fraction?

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3.8 can be expressed as 38/10, which simplifies to 19/5.