Fractions - Multiplication of Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is 1/2 x 1/3?

Back

1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is 3/4 x 2/5?

Back

3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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What is 2/3 x 3/4?

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2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza did you eat?

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You ate 1/2 x 1/4 = 1/8 of the pizza.

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What is 8 x 1/5?

Back

8 x 1/5 = 8/5, which is 1 3/5.

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What is 3/7 x 2/3?

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3/7 x 2/3 = 6/21, which simplifies to 2/7.