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) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 1/2 x 1/3?

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1/6

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If you have 1/4 of a pizza and you want to find out how much is left after eating 1/8, what is the remaining amount?

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1/8 of a pizza.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce 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 x 3/4?

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1/2

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How can you visualize multiplying fractions?

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You can visualize multiplying fractions using area models or by dividing shapes into equal parts.

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

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2/5

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If a recipe requires 2/3 cup of sugar and you want to make half of the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

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1/3 cup of sugar.

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What is the product of 4/5 x 1/2?

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2/5