Multiply and Divide Fractions

Front

What is the operation used to find a part of a whole when dealing with fractions?

Back

Multiplication

Front

How do you determine what fraction of a total is represented by a part?

Back

Divide the part by the total.

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What is the result of multiplying two fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What is the result of dividing one fraction by another?

Back

Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is a reciprocal?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

Front

When multiplying fractions, what do you do with the numerators and denominators?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

Front

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

Back

Identify the operation needed (multiplication or division).

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How can you visualize the multiplication of fractions?

Back

By using area models or fraction bars.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in the context of fractions?

Back

Division can be seen as multiplying by the reciprocal.