Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is a mixed number?

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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 over the original denominator.

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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. For example, if length = 3 and width = 2, then area = 3 x 2 = 6.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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Read the problem carefully to identify whether you need to multiply or divide the fractions based on the context.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle using fractions?

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

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