Multiply Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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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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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 1/2 x 3/4 = (1x3)/(2x4) = 3/8.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 4/5?

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1/2 x 4/5 = 4/10 = 2/5.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the same denominator. For example, 5 x 1/2 = 5/1 x 1/2 = 5/2.

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What is the result of 5 x 1/2?

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5 x 1/2 = 5/2 or 2 1/2.

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, then multiply. For example, 2 1/3 x 1 1/2 = (7/3) x (3/2) = 21/6 = 3 1/2.

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What is 2/5 of 8?

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2/5 x 8 = 16/5 = 3 1/5.

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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 does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.