Multiplying fractions by 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) * (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 * 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 the simplest form of 4/8?

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4/8 simplified is 1/2.

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If 2/3 of a pizza is left and you eat 1/2 of that, what fraction of the whole pizza do you eat?

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You eat (2/3) * (1/2) = 2/6 = 1/3 of the whole pizza.

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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 1 1/2.

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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 over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the product of 2/5 and 3/4?

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2/5 * 3/4 = 6/20 = 3/10 when simplified.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.