Multiplying Fractions

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What is multiplying fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves taking two or more fractions and finding their product by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, representing how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the term 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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

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1/6

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3 x 1/4 = 3/4.

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

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6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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What is 5 x 1/8?

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5/8.