Multiplying Fractions Word Problems

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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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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

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The product is 3/8.

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If you have 3/5 of a pizza and eat 1/2 of it, how much pizza do you have left?

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You have 3/10 of the pizza left.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant numbers.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is 2 1/2 as an improper fraction?

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2 1/2 is 5/2 as an improper fraction.

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar and you want to double it, how much sugar do you need?

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You need 4/3 cups of sugar, which is 1 1/3 cups.

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What is the result of multiplying 5/6 by 2/3?

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The result is 10/18, which simplifies to 5/9.