Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the formula for multiplying two fractions?

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If you have two fractions a/b and c/d, the product is (a * c) / (b * d).

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What is 1/2 x 1/3?

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is 3/4 x 2/5?

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3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.

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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 9/8.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.