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 is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step in dividing fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, a ÷ (b/c) becomes a x (c/b).

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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.

Front

Solve: 5/12 x 8/15

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2/9

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Solve: 3 ÷ 1/2

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6

Front

Solve: 2 ÷ 1/4

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8

Front

What is the quotient of 6/40 and 1/2 in lowest terms?

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3/5

Front

Solve: 1/2 x 3/4

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3/8

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What is the reciprocal of 3/4?

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The reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.