Multiplying Fractions by 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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The formula is (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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The product is (3*2)/(4*3) = 6/12 = 1/2.

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a fraction?

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Finding a fraction of a fraction means multiplying the two fractions together.

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If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you eat 1/3 of that, what fraction of the whole pizza did you eat?

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You ate (1/2) * (1/3) = 1/6 of the whole pizza.

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What is 5/6 of 1/2?

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5/6 of 1/2 is (5/6) * (1/2) = 5/12.

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How do you simplify the fraction 9/16?

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9/16 is already in its simplest form because 9 and 16 have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the meaning of the term 'numerator'?

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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 meaning of the term 'denominator'?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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If you have 3/4 of a cake and give away 1/2 of it, how much cake do you have left?

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You have (3/4) - (1/2 * 3/4) = (3/4) - (3/8) = 3/8 of the cake left.