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. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 7/7.

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Convert the mixed number 5 2/3 to an improper fraction.

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5 2/3 = 17/3.

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What is the product of 1/3 and 1/4?

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1/3 x 1/4 = 1/12.

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If 600 students are at a school and 1/3 go on a trip, how many students went?

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600 x 1/3 = 200 students.

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What is 5 x 3/5 in simplest form?

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5 x 3/5 = 3.

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/5 by 2/3?

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2/5 x 2/3 = 4/15.

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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.