Multiplying Fractions

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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 fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The product is then simplified if possible.

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What is the product of 1/2 x 3/4?

Back

3/8

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying the number by the fraction.

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What is 3/5 of 25?

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15 (because 3/5 x 25 = 15).

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What is the product of 2/3 x 4/5?

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8/15

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If you multiply a fraction by a whole number, what do you do?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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What is 5 x 2/3?

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10/3 or 3 1/3.

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What is the product of 3/4 x 2/3?

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1/2.

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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, like 1 1/2.