Fracciones: Multiplicación, Simplificación y División

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Fractions: Understanding Multiplication, Simplification, and Division

Fractions are a fundamental concept in mathematics, representing parts of a whole. They are essential for understanding and solving various problems in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. In this article, we will discuss the subtopics of fractions, focusing on multiplication, simplification, and division.

Multiplication of Fractions

Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators of two fractions and the denominators of two fractions. The result is a new fraction with a different numerator and denominator. For example, if we have two fractions (\frac{3}{4}) and (\frac{2}{5}), we can multiply them to get (\frac{6}{20}) or (\frac{3}{10}).

The rules for multiplying fractions are as follows:

Multiply the numerators: (\frac{a}{b}) × (\frac{c}{d}) = (\frac{ac}{bd})
Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible.

Simplification of Fractions

Simplification of fractions involves reducing the fraction to its simplest form. This is done by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator.

For example, if we have the fraction (\frac{12}{18}), we can simplify it by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD, which is 6:

[\frac{12}{18} = \frac{\frac{12}{6}}{\frac{18}{6}} = \frac{2}{3}]

Division of Fractions

Division of fractions involves dividing one fraction by another. This is done using the invert-and-multiply algorithm, which involves inverting the divisor and then multiplying the dividend by the inverted divisor.

For example, if we have the division (\frac{5}{4}) ÷ (\frac{2}{3}), we can apply the invert-and-multiply algorithm:

[\frac{5}{4} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{4} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{15}{8}]

In this result, (\frac{15}{8}) is the quotient of the division, with a different denominator than either the divisor or the dividend.

In conclusion, fractions are a crucial part of mathematics, and understanding their properties and operations is essential for solving various mathematical problems. By learning about multiplication, simplification, and division of fractions, we can better understand how to work with fractions in different contexts.

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Aprende sobre las operaciones fundamentales con fracciones, como la multiplicación, simplificación y división. Descubre cómo multiplicar numeradores y denominadores, simplificar fracciones a su forma más simple y dividir fracciones usando el algoritmo de invertir y multiplicar.