Multiply a fraction by a fraction

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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 two fractions?

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To multiply two 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 the product of 6/11 and 5/6?

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5/11

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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 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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 5 3/8 = (5*8 + 3)/8 = 43/8.

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What is the fraction of boys who play soccer if two-thirds of the students are boys and one-eighth of the boys play soccer?

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1/12

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

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9/16

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What is the importance of finding a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions?

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Finding a common denominator allows you to combine fractions by ensuring they are expressed in terms of the same whole.