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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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

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

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The product is 3/8.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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If you have 3/5 of a pizza and you eat 1/5, how much pizza do you have left?

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You have 2/5 of the pizza left.

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

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The product is 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar and you want to make half the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

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You need 1/3 cup of sugar.