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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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 simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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1/6

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

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3/10

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/24?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 6. So, 6/24 simplifies to 1/4.

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

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9/10

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

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2/12, which simplifies to 1/6.

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What is the product of 5/6 and 3/4?

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15/24, which simplifies to 5/8.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/7?

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6/21, which simplifies to 2/7.