Multiplying/Dividing Fractions & Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the result of 7 ÷ ½?

Back

14

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What does it mean to divide fractions?

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Dividing fractions means multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the result of 1 ½ ÷ ½?

Back

3

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions.

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What is the result of ¾ × ⅝?

Back

15/32

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator.

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What is the result of ⅚ ÷ ⅛?

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6 ⅔

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width.