Multiplying Fractions with Models

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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 part and 2 is the whole.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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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 a model in mathematics?

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A model in mathematics is a visual representation that helps to understand mathematical concepts, such as using area models to represent fractions.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators of the fractions.

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What does it mean to find the lowest terms of a fraction?

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Finding the lowest terms means simplifying the fraction so that the numerator and denominator are as small as possible while still being equivalent.