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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 1/2 x 1/3 = (1*1)/(2*3) = 1/6.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 1/2 x 3/1 = 3/2.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. For example, the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

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What is the result of 1/3 x 1/6?

Back

1/18.

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What is the result of 1/2 ÷ 1/2?

Back

1.

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What is the result of 1/4 ÷ 1/2?

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1/2.

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What is the result of 2/3 x 3/4?

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1/2.

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What is the result of 10/15 x 3/5?

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2/5.

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What is the result of 6/7 ÷ 2/3?

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9/7.