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 1/2?

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The product of 1/2 and 1/2 is 1/4.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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If DJ drew 18 pictures and 2/3 of them were in art class, how many pictures did he draw in art class?

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DJ drew 12 pictures in art class.

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Is 1/2 x 1/2 equal to 2/4?

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No, 1/2 x 1/2 equals 1/4, not 2/4.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/3 by 6/9?

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1/3 x 6/9 equals 2/9.

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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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How can you check if your answer when multiplying fractions is correct?

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You can check by simplifying the resulting fraction and ensuring it matches the expected outcome.