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When you multiply numbers together, you’re looking at how many groups of, or lots of, something you have. You can use this same thinking, when you are multiplying fractions. For example: \( \frac{2}{3 ...

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Dividing a fraction by a fraction can be confusing. There’s something called the reciprocal — or a multiplicative inverse? — and at some point you have to flip a fraction or change something or ...

Ever wanted to impress everyone by solving complex multiplication problems in your head, without needing a pencil or paper? It's not magic; it's mental math—a superpower you can learn! This article is ...