Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers

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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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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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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 2 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the first step in multiplying a fraction by a mixed number?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 1/3?

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1/6.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 3/4?

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1/2.

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How do you convert a whole number to a fraction?

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Put the whole number over 1, for example, 5 becomes 5/1.

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What is the result of multiplying 3/5 by 2?

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6/5 or 1 1/5 as a mixed number.