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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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The product is (1*3)/(2*4) = 3/8.

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What is the simplified form of 4/8?

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The simplified form of 4/8 is 1/2.

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, and it helps in finding equivalent fractions.

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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 1 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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you multiply a fraction by its reciprocal?

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Multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal equals 1, as the product of a number and its reciprocal is always 1.