Fraction Multiplication

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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 two fractions?

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To multiply two 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 6/9 and 2/3?

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12/27.

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

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8/20.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 3/8?

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9/40.

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

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3/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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. For example, to find 3/8 of 24, calculate (3/8) * 24.

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If 3/8 of the class got an A and there are 24 students, how many got an A?

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9 students.

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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, such as 1 1/2.