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?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

Front

What is 1/2 of 12?

Back

6

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What is the result of 3/4 divided by 3?

Back

1/4

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What does 'keep, change, flip' mean in fraction division?

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It means to keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction (take its reciprocal).

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What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

Back

4/1 or simply 4.

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If George has 1/3 pan of brownies and eats 1/4 of them, what fraction did he eat?

Back

1/12.

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Which fraction is equal to 14?

Back

14/1.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/4?

Back

1/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.