Multiplying Fractions

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What is the product of 3/7 and 2/3?

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The product is 6/21, which can be simplified to 2/7.

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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.

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What is the simplified form of 4/50?

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The simplified form of 4/50 is 2/25.

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What is 1/2 multiplied by 3/4?

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1/2 multiplied by 3/4 equals 3/8.

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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 is to multiply the numerators of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators of the fractions.

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If you have the fraction 7 1/2, how do you convert it to an improper fraction?

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To convert 7 1/2 to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator (7*2=14) and add the numerator (14+1=15), giving you 15/2.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/5 by 2/10?

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The result is 4/50, which simplifies to 2/25.

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions in multiplication?

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Simplifying fractions can make calculations easier and help to find the final answer more quickly.