Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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.

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

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1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is 2/3 of a number?

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2/3 of a number means you take two parts out of three equal parts of that number.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/2 of it, how much pizza do you have left?

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3/4 × 1/2 = 3/8. You have 3/8 of the pizza left.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator and keep the same denominator.

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What is 7 × 5/7?

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7 × 5/7 = 35/7 = 5.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions you are multiplying.