Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator, and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator. Then simplify if necessary.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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The product of 1/2 and 3/4 is 3/8.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/21?

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To simplify 6/21, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. This gives you 2/7.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 2/3?

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The result of multiplying 2/3 by 2/3 is 4/9.

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What is the product of 2/5 and 2/10?

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The product of 2/5 and 2/10 is 4/50, which can be simplified to 2/25.

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What does it mean to find the answer in simplest form?

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Finding the answer in simplest form means reducing the fraction to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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How can you check if a fraction is in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form if the GCD of the numerator and denominator is 1.