Multiply Divide Fractions

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What is the result of multiplying 1/4 by 2/5?

Back

1/4 x 2/5 = 2/20 = 1/10

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of dividing 2/5 by 2/5?

Back

2/5 ÷ 2/5 = 1.

Front

What is the result of 5 divided by 1/5?

Back

5 ÷ 1/5 = 25.

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is 3/4 divided by 1/2?

Back

3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 x 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.

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What is the result of multiplying 12 by 5/6?

Back

12 x 5/6 = 60/6 = 10.

Front

What is the product of 3/8 and 4/5?

Back

3/8 x 4/5 = 12/40 = 3/10.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.