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 = (1*3)/(2*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 = (2*3)/(3*5) = 6/15 = 2/5 after simplification.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two numbers is the largest number that divides both of them without leaving a remainder.

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

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4/5 * 2/3 = (4*2)/(5*3) = 8/15.

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If you multiply a fraction by a whole number, what do you do?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3 * (2/5) = (3*2)/5 = 6/5.

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

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