Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with 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 to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator. Simplify if possible.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 1/3?

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number involves multiplying the numerator of the fraction by the whole number while keeping the denominator the same.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 8/9?

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3/4 x 8/9 = 24/36, which simplifies to 2/3.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 8/7?

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8/7 can be expressed as 1 1/7.

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If Mr. Brown plants 1/7 of his 3 acres, how much does he plant?

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He plants 3/7 acres.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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What is 1/3 of 9 blocks?

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1/3 of 9 blocks is 3 blocks.