Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiplying a whole number by a fraction means taking that whole number and dividing it into equal parts as indicated by the fraction.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, then divide by the denominator.

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What is the product of 5 x 1/8?

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5/8

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What is the product of 4 x 2/3?

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2 2/3

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What is the product of 8 x 1/5?

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1 3/5

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What is the product of 4 x 3/4?

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3

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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 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 mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.