Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 1/4).

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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 (e.g., 5/4).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 2 1/3).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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3/8

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What is the product of 1/3 and 18?

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6

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

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2 1/10

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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 product of 2/5 and 10/3?

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4/3 or 1 1/3