Multiplying Fractions Word Problems

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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 find a fraction of a quantity?

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How do you solve a word problem involving fractions?

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Identify the total quantity, determine the fraction involved, and then multiply the total by the fraction.

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What is the meaning of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the meaning of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 first step in solving a fraction word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the quantities involved.