Multiplying Fractions

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What is the product of two fractions?

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To find the product of two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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 first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the denominators together.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/6 by 3/5?

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The result of multiplying 2/6 by 3/5 is 1/5.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction (by putting it over 1) and then multiply the fractions.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/3?

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The product of 3/4 and 2/3 is (3*2)/(4*3) = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding the total of parts of a whole when combining two or more fractional quantities.