Multiply Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (2/3) * (4/5) = (2*4)/(3*5) = 8/15.

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying the number by the fraction. For example, to find 1/4 of 100, calculate 100 * (1/4) = 25.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving skills to find the answer.

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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To solve a two-step word problem, first identify the operations needed to solve the problem, perform the first operation, and then use the result to perform the second operation.

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What is the total amount of water to drink in a week if you drink 6 1/2 glasses a day?

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To find the total for a week, multiply 6 1/2 by 7. 6 1/2 = 6.5, so 6.5 * 7 = 45.5 glasses.

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If a recipe calls for 2/5 of a pound of chicken per person, how much is needed for 8 people?

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Multiply 2/5 by 8: (2/5) * 8 = 16/5 = 3 1/5 pounds.

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How do you find out how much distance is left to drive if you've driven part of it?

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Subtract the distance already driven from the total distance. For example, if the total is 30 miles and you've driven 1/5 of it (6 miles), then 30 - 6 = 24 miles left.

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What does it mean if 3/5 of tickets are sold?

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If 3/5 of tickets are sold, it means that out of every 5 tickets, 3 have been sold. To find the number of tickets sold, multiply the total number of tickets by 3/5.