multiply fractions and mixed numbers

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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 multiply a fraction by a mixed number?

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To multiply a fraction by a mixed number, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction, then multiply as you would with two fractions.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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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 1/3.

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How do 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 over the original denominator.

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What is the product of (-3^2/5)(6/7)? Is it positive or negative?

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The product is negative because multiplying a negative fraction by a positive fraction results in a negative product.

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What is the result of multiplying ⅚ by ⅕?

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The result is 1/6.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the product of 2 3/4 and 12?

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The product is 33.