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 3/4?

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The product is 3/8.

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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 can you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and 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 multiplying a fraction by 1?

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The result of multiplying a fraction by 1 is the fraction itself.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by 0?

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The result of multiplying a fraction by 0 is 0.

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