Multiplication of Whole numbers, Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

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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 (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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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. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/2 is the fraction.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, to multiply 2/3 and 4/5, you calculate (2 x 4) / (3 x 5) = 8/15.

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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. For example, 5/4 and 7/7 are improper fractions.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fraction part.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/6 by 3/5?

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The result of multiplying 2/6 by 3/5 is 1/5.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 4/5?

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The result of multiplying 2/3 by 4/5 is 8/15.

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What is the definition of a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the definition of a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.