Multiplying Fractions and mixed numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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The product of 2/3 and 2/3 is 4/9.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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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 9/28?

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The fraction 9/28 is already in simplest form because 9 and 28 have no common factors.

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What is the first step in multiplying a mixed number by a fraction?

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The first step is to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

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What is the product of 4 7/12 and 1/2?

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First, convert 4 7/12 to an improper fraction (55/12), then multiply: (55/12) * (1/2) = 55/24, which can be simplified to 2 7/24.

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What does it mean to write an answer in simplest form?

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Writing an answer in simplest form means reducing the fraction so that the numerator and denominator are as small as possible.