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Can someone give me an explanation on how to multiply and divide rational numbers?

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To multiply, first find the greatest common factors of the numerator (first ratio) and the denominator (second ratio). Next regroup the fraction to make the ratio equivalent to one. Then, multiply any remaining factors. To divide, first rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal of the denominator.
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