Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

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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 over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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The product of two fractions is found by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the quotient of two fractions?

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The quotient of two fractions is found by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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