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 necessary.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

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

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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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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division problem, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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How do you find a fraction of a quantity?

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

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What is the result of 2/3 x 2/3?

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2/3 x 2/3 = 4/9.

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How do you handle mixed numbers when multiplying fractions?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions before multiplying.