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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together: (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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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 2/4 in simplest form?

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2/4 simplifies to 1/2.

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

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3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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What is 3/4 x 2/5?

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3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions you are multiplying.

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What is 1/3 of 2/3?

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1/3 x 2/3 = 2/9.