multiplying and dividing fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the result of multiplying 2/6 x 3/5?

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1/5

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How do you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the fraction by the reciprocal of the whole number. For example, a/b ÷ c = a/b x 1/c.

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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 a/b is b/a.

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What is 2 ÷ 1/4?

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8

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/2 x 1/3?

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1/6

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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 the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.