Multiplying and 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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What is the rule for dividing two rational numbers with the same sign?

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When dividing two rational numbers with the same sign, the quotient is positive.

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What is the rule for dividing two rational numbers with different signs?

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When dividing two rational numbers with different signs, the quotient is negative.

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-6

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9

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4.2

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-\frac{3}{8}

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-4 \frac{2}{3}

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What is the product of two rational numbers?

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The product of two rational numbers is found by multiplying their numerators and denominators.

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What is the rule for multiplying two rational numbers with the same sign?

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When multiplying two rational numbers with the same sign, the product is positive.