Multiplying & Dividing Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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 result over the original denominator.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by a decimal?

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To divide a decimal by a decimal, first convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying by 10 for each decimal place, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the quotient of 7.8 and 0.03?

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The quotient of 7.8 and 0.03 is 260.

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How do you find the product of two mixed numbers?

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To find the product of two mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, multiply the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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