Multiplying Fractions by 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 fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. It involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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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 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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the product of 1/4 and 2/3?

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1/4 × 2/3 = 2/12, which simplifies to 1/6.

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by 1?

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When you multiply a fraction by 1, the fraction remains the same.

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

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5/6 × 1/2 = 5/12.