Multiplying Fractions & Tape Diagrams

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent numbers and their relationships, often used to solve problems involving fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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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 does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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How do you divide by a fraction?

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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