Multiplying Fractions

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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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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is the product of 2/5 and 2/10?

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4/50

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What is 2/5 multiplied by 11?

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22/5

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If you use 3/4 of an 8 ounce container, how much is used?

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6 ounces

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Gwen uses 2/3 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies. How much sugar does she use for two batches?

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1 1/3 cups

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What is the simplest form of 2/5 multiplied by 5/4?

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1/2

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle with fractional dimensions?

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Multiply the length and width together, even if they are fractions.