Scaling (Multiplication of Fractions)

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What is scaling in multiplication of fractions?

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Scaling refers to the process of multiplying a fraction by another fraction or whole number, which changes the size of the original fraction.

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What does it mean when a fraction is less than 1?

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A fraction is less than 1 when its numerator (top number) is smaller than its denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/8 is less than 1.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/6 by 5/5?

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1/6 x 5/5 = 1/6, which means it is equal to 1/6.

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If you multiply a fraction by a whole number greater than 1, what happens to the fraction?

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The result will be greater than the original fraction.

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What is the result of multiplying 6 1/2 by 1/2?

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6 1/2 x 1/2 = less than 6 1/2.

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What does it mean when a fraction is equal to another fraction?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different. For example, 1/2 is equal to 2/4.

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What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 9/8?

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3/4 x 9/8 = more than 3/4.

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If you multiply 3 by 7/8, what will the result be compared to 7/8?

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3 x 7/8 will be greater than 7/8.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.