Chapter 4 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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Chapter 4
Chapter Objective:
* Whole numbers, fractions, and mixed numbers can be multiplied or divided in any combination.
Vocabulary:
Product - The result of multiplication. The answer from a multiplication problem.
Common factor - A whole number that divides two (or more) other numbers exactly. Factors of 8 : 1, 2, 4, 8 and factors of 12 : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. 1, 2 & 4 are common factors of 12. Its value is less than 1.
Proper fraction - A fraction were the numerator is less than the denominator.
Improper fraction - A fraction where the denominator is equal to or greater than the numerator. Its value is equal to or greater than 1.
Mixed number - A number made up with a whole number and a fraction.
Reciprocal - The inverse of a fraction. Ex: 1/5 is the reciprocal of 5/1 or 5.