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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 3/4.

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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.

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Four-fifths.

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What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

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Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator and divide both by it.

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