Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 formula is (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

Back

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

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

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2/3 * 3/5 = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

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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.

Front

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

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4/5 * 2/3 = 8/15.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 1/2?

Back

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

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

Back

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

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What is the product of 7/8 and 1/4?

Back

7/8 * 1/4 = 7/32.

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What is the product of 1/3 and 3/7?

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1/3 * 3/7 = 3/21, which simplifies to 1/7.