Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts you have. For example, in the fraction 3/4, the numerator 3 indicates that you have 3 parts.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into. For example, in the fraction 3/4, the denominator 4 indicates that the whole is divided into 4 equal parts.

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

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number, where 1 is the whole number and 1/2 is the fraction.

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

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