Multiplying fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8.

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by 1?

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Multiplying a fraction by 1 does not change its value. For example, (a/b) * 1 = a/b.

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

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2/3 * 3/5 = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

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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 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 and add the numerator. For example, 1 1/2 = (1*2 + 1)/2 = 3/2.

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

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2/5 * 5/6 = 10/30, which simplifies to 1/3.

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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. For example, the reciprocal of a/b is b/a.

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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. For example, (a/b) * (b/a) = 1.