Multiplying Fractions Word Problems

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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 does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying that number by the fraction. For example, to find 1/2 of 8, you calculate 1/2 * 8 = 4.

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If Lucy had 6 oranges and her sister ate 2/4 of them, how many oranges did her sister eat?

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3 oranges.

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If Riley had 9 hashbrowns and ate 2/3 of them, how many did she eat?

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6 hashbrowns.

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Carlos spent 1/4 of his $9.00 on games. How much did he spend?

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$2.25 or 9/4.

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If I have 8 macaroons and give away 3/4 of them, how many do I have left?

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2 macaroons.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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Identify the total amount and the fraction that is being taken or used.

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If we had 25 doughnuts and ate 2/5 of them, how many did we eat?

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10 doughnuts.

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What is the importance of understanding word problems in math?

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Understanding word problems helps apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations.