Multiply and Divide 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 result of ⁸/₉ x ⁶/₇?

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¹⁶/₂₁.

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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 the result of ²/₅ ÷ ²/₅?

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1.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of ³/₅ x ²/₅?

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⁶/₂₅.

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What is the result of ⁴/₅ ÷ ²/₃?

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1 ¹/₅.

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What is a reciprocal?

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A reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of a/b is b/a.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.