Fraction Multiplication

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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. The formula is (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 5/2 and 2/7?

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5/7

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What is the product of 3/8 and 3/5?

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9/40

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What is 6/9 multiplied by 2/3?

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12/27

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If Rosemary ran 2/3 of a mile, how far did Sophie run if she ran 3 times as far?

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2 miles

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 or 7/7.

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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.

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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 over the original denominator is the fraction.