Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What are Multiplicative Inverses?

Multiplicative inverses. That's a mouthful! Really, this term just refers to numbers that when multiplied together equal 1. These numbers are also called reciprocals of each other! Learn about multiplicative inverses by watching this tutorial.
How Do You Multiply Fractions?

Working with fractions can be intimidating, but if you arm yourself with the right tools, you'll find that working with fractions is no harder than working with basic numbers. In this tutorial you'll see the process for multiplying 3 very simple fractions. Enjoy!
How Do You Multiply a Whole Number by a Fraction?

Multiplying a whole number and a fraction can be confusing, but this tutorial helps to sort things out. Check it out!
What's a Reciprocal?

Reciprocals are important when it comes to dividing fractions, finding perpendicular lines, dealing with inverse proportions, and so much more! In this tutorial you can review the basics about reciprocals.
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

Working with word problems AND fractions? This tutorial shows you how to take a word problem and translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions. Then, you'll see how to solve and get the answer. Check it out!
How Do You Solve an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?

Solving an equation with multiple fractions in different forms isn't so bad. This tutorial shows you how to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction in order to solve the equation. Then, you'll see how to convert the answer back to a mixed fraction to make sense of it. Follow along with this tutorial to see how it's done!
What Does It Mean to Divide Fractions?

This tutorial gives an in-depth look at dividing fractions by showing you what it really means to divide them.
How Do You Multiply Mixed Numbers?

To multiply mixed fractions together, you could first convert each to an improper fraction. Then, multiply the fractions together, simplify, and convert your answer back to a mixed fraction. This tutorial will show you how!
How Do You Divide Fractions?

Dividing fractions? Change that division to a multiplication by multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor. Learn all about it by watching this tutorial!
How Do You Divide Mixed Numbers?

To divide mixed fractions, you could first convert each to an improper fraction. Then, switch to a multiplication problem by multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. Simplify and convert your answer back to a mixed fraction to get your answer! This tutorial will show you how!