Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 fractions?

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(a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d), where a, b, c, and d are integers.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators (the top numbers) of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators (the bottom numbers) of the fractions.

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If you multiply 1/2 by 3/4, what do you get?

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1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8.

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What happens if you multiply a fraction by 1?

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

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What happens if you multiply a fraction by 0?

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The result is always 0 because any number multiplied by 0 equals 0.

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Can you simplify a fraction after multiplying?

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Yes, you can simplify the resulting fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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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.