Multiplying Fractions

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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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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if necessary.

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What is the mixed number 1 ¼ as an improper fraction?

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1 ¼ as an improper fraction is 5/4.

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What is the result of multiplying 1 ¼ by 2 ¾?

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The result is 3 7/16.

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What is the product of ⅚ and ⅕?

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The product of ⅚ and ⅕ is 1/6.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the product of ¼ and ⅚?

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The product of ¼ and ⅚ is 5/24.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the result of multiplying 5 ⅔ by 4 ½?

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The result is 25 ½.

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How do you multiply a mixed number by a whole number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply by the whole number, and simplify if necessary.