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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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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1/6

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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 2/3 and 3/4?

Back

1/2

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Multiply 1/4 x 2/5.

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2/20 or 1/10 after simplification.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by 1?

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The result is the same fraction, as multiplying by 1 does not change its value.

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

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the product of 3/8 and 2/3?

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1/4