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 fractions?

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To multiply 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 reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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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, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) x (d/c).

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What is 1/2 of 3/4?

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1/2 of 3/4 is (1/2) x (3/4) = 3/8.

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What is 5 x 1/3?

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5 x 1/3 = 5/3 or 1 2/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the product of 2/5 and 3/4?

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The product of 2/5 and 3/4 is (2*3)/(5*4) = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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What is 4/5 divided by 2/3?

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4/5 ÷ 2/3 = 4/5 x 3/2 = 12/10, which simplifies to 6/5.

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What is 3/8 of 16?

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3/8 of 16 is (3/8) x 16 = 6.