Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The formula is (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is 1/2 x 2/8?

Back

1/2 x 2/8 = 2/16 = 1/8 after simplification.

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What is 2/12 x 1/2?

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2/12 x 1/2 = 2/24 = 1/12 after simplification.

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What is 3/9 x 3/4?

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3/9 x 3/4 = 9/36 = 1/4 after simplification.

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What is 1/4 x 1/4?

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1/4 x 1/4 = 1/16.

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What is 1/3 x 2/7?

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1/3 x 2/7 = 2/21.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.