Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Test Review

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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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. It is used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator (LCD), convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the LCD, and then add the numerators.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found using the formula: Area = length × width.