Fraction Multiplication

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What is a fraction?

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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 it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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What is 1/2 multiplied by 1/3?

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

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

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1/4 x 1/2 = 1/8.

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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, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is 1 1/2 as an improper fraction?

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1 1/2 = 3/2.

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What is the first step in solving a fraction multiplication problem?

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Identify the fractions you need to multiply.

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What is 3/4 multiplied by 2/5?

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

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction (e.g., 3 = 3/1) and then multiply.