Multiply Fractions

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What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

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To find the product of a whole number and a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 5 x 1/8 = 5/8.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. For example, (1/3) x (3/5) = (1*3)/(3*5) = 1/5.

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What is the simplified form of 5/8?

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5/8 is already in its simplest form as there are no common factors between 5 and 8.

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What is the product of 1/7 and 1/7?

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The product of 1/7 and 1/7 is (1*1)/(7*7) = 1/49.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the denominators together.

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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 greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator is 1.

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What is the product of 9 and 2/3?

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The product of 9 and 2/3 is 9 x 2/3 = 6.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by 1?

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Multiplying a fraction by 1 does not change its value. For example, (1/3) x 1 = 1/3.