Multiply Fractions (fraction model)

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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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. You 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 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is 3/4 of 16?

Back

3/4 x 16 = 12.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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What is 2/5 x 3/4?

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2/5 x 3/4 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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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 the number by the fraction.

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What is 10/100 simplified?

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10/100 simplifies to 1/10.