Start with a solid grasp of fractions, which represent parts of a whole. For example, 1/2 represents half of something, and 1/4 represents one-fourth.
Fractions can be multiplied to find the product. When you multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators (top numbers) together and the denominators (bottom numbers) together. For example, 1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6.
Fractions can be divided as well. To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, 1/2 ÷ 1/3 is the same as 1/2 * 3/1 = 3/2.
Fractions are often used to express proportions. For instance, if you have a recipe that calls for 1/4 cup of sugar and you want to make a double batch, you'd use 1/4 * 2 = 1/2 cup of sugar.
Fractions are essential in various real-life scenarios, such as cooking, construction, and measurements. They help in dividing and scaling quantities accurately.
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