Multiplication of 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 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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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, such as 5/4.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is true about improper fractions?

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All improper fractions have numerators larger than their denominators and can be converted to mixed numbers.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.