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. The formula is (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 does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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What is the product of 4/9 and 2/3?

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4/9 * 2/3 = 8/27.

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How do you find the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the product of 5/6 and 1/2?

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5/6 * 1/2 = 5/12.

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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.