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 numbers, the numerator (top number) and the 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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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 becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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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.

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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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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/5?

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The product of 3/4 and 2/5 is (3*2)/(4*5) = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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What is the multiplication sentence for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The multiplication sentence for finding the area of a rectangle is length x width.

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How do you find the product of a whole number and a fraction?

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To find the product of a whole number and a fraction, multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the same denominator.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.