Multiplying 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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

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Solve: 3/5 x 3/4

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9/20

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Solve: 4/8 x 7/10

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28/80

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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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Solve and simplify: 3/6 x 4/6

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1/3

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Solve: 3/5 x 4/7

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12/35

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Solve and simplify: 4/5 x 5/6

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2/3