Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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1/4

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What is 5/6 multiplied by 1/2?

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5/12

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What is 9 written as a fraction?

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9 can be written as 9/1.

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What is the result of multiplying any number by 0?

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The result is always 0.

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What is the product of 1/5 and 1?

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1/5

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What is the product of 5/9 and 4/5?

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20/45, which simplifies to 4/9.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.