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. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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2/5

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What is the product of 9/4 and 2/7?

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9/28

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What is the product of 2/7 and 1/7?

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2/49

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

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5/12

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How can you express the whole number 9 as a fraction?

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9 can be expressed as 9/1.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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What is the importance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.