Multiplying 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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The formula is (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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

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The product is (2*3)/(3*4) = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by two or more numbers.

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Multiply 1/2 x 3/5.

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The product is (1*3)/(2*5) = 3/10.

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Multiply 4/9 x 2/3.

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The product is (4*2)/(9*3) = 8/27.

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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 1 1/2.