Multiplying Fractions

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is the product of 2/6 and 3/5?

Back

1/5

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How do you simplify the fraction 3/8 x 2/3?

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Multiply the numerators (3 x 2 = 6) and the denominators (8 x 3 = 24) to get 6/24, which simplifies to 1/4.

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What is the mixed number result of multiplying 1/2 and 4/5?

Back

The product is 2/5.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/8 and 1/4?

Back

1/32

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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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 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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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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What happens to the product of two fractions if one of the fractions is zero?

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The product will be zero, as any number multiplied by zero equals zero.