Multiply Fractions

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What is the process for multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by 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 simplify a mixed number?

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To simplify a mixed number, convert it to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator. For example, 1 3/5 = (1*5 + 3)/5 = 8/5.

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What is the result of multiplying 8 by 1/5?

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8 x 1/5 = 8/5, which simplifies to 1 3/5.

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What is the result of multiplying 4 by 2/3?

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4 x 2/3 = 8/3, which simplifies to 2 2/3.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the product of 1 and 1/9?

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1 x 1/9 = 1/9.

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What is the product of 2 and 1/45?

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2 x 1/45 = 2/45.

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What is the definition of 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 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 relationship between multiplication and fractions?

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Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).