multiply fractions

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What is the process for multiplying 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. Simplify if necessary.

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What is the product of \( \frac{3}{4} \) and \( \frac{1}{2} \)?

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The product is \( \frac{3}{8} \).

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How do you simplify the fraction \( \frac{4}{5} \times \frac{1}{4} \)?

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The product is \( \frac{1}{5} \) after simplifying.

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What is the result of multiplying \( \frac{1}{3} \) by \( \frac{3}{5} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{1}{5} \).

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What is the product of \( \frac{7}{10} \) and \( \frac{3}{4} \)?

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The product is \( \frac{21}{40} \).

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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 a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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

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A fraction is in its simplest form if the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator is 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.