Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers

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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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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is positive.

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What is the product of a negative rational number and a positive rational number?

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The product of a negative rational number and a positive rational number is negative.

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What is the product of two positive rational numbers?

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The product of two positive rational numbers is positive.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the rule for dividing rational numbers?

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To divide rational numbers, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a positive number?

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The result of dividing a negative number by a positive number is negative.

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What is the result of dividing a positive number by a negative number?

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The result of dividing a positive number by a negative number is negative.

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What is the result of dividing two negative numbers?

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The result of dividing two negative numbers is positive.