5.3I - Represent Multiplication of Fractions

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What is multiplication of fractions?

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Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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How do you represent 3/4 of a number?

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To find 3/4 of a number, multiply the number by 3/4.

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What does the expression 3 x 3/7 represent?

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It represents 3 times the fraction 3/7, which calculates the total amount when 3 is multiplied by 3/7.

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What is the formula to find a fraction of a whole number?

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The formula is: Fraction x Whole Number = Part.

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If Jacqueline works 5 days a week and spends 1/3 of each day at work, how do you calculate the total days worked?

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You calculate it by multiplying: 5 x 1/3.

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What does the expression 2 x 5/8 represent?

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It represents 2 times the fraction 5/8, calculating the total amount when 2 is multiplied by 5/8.

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How do you find 3/5 of 15?

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Multiply 15 by 3/5 to find the part of 15 that corresponds to 3/5.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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The result is a part of the whole number, represented as a fraction.

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What does the term 'numerator' mean?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What does the term 'denominator' mean?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.