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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The product is then simplified if possible.

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

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1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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

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If you multiply a fraction by 1, what happens?

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The fraction remains the same because 1 is the identity element for multiplication.

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

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2/3 * 3/4 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 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.

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What is the product of 5/6 and 2/3?

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5/6 * 2/3 = 10/18, which simplifies to 5/9.