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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 1/2 x 1/3?

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying that number by the fraction. For example, to find 1/4 of 8, calculate 1/4 x 8 = 2.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. Area = length x width.

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What is 3/4 x 2/5?

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3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is 4 x 1/2?

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4 x 1/2 = 4/2 = 2.

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What is the total area of a sandbox that is 4 ½ feet by 2 ½ feet?

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The total area is 11 ¼ square feet.

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What is 1/3 of 9?

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1/3 of 9 is 3, because 1/3 x 9 = 3.