Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. It is used to simplify fractions.

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4, as it is the largest number that divides both 12 and 16 evenly.

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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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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 the reciprocal of a fraction?

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