Multiplying Fractions

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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 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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and then divide by the denominator.

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What is the product of 1/2 x 4?

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2

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What is the product of 2/3 x 3?

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2

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the product of 2/3 x 1/2?

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1/3

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What is the product of 3/4 x 2/5?

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3/10

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.