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

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What is the product of 1/6 and 4?

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4/6 or 2/3 after simplification.

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If three friends swim 3/10 of a mile each, how do you find the total distance?

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Add the distances: 3/10 + 3/10 + 3/10 = 9/10 miles.

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What is 1/2 of 2/3?

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1/2 of 2/3 is (1/2) x (2/3) = 2/6 = 1/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the product of 2/7 and 1/7?

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(2/7) x (1/7) = 2/49.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the product of 9/24 and 1/3?

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(9/24) x (1/3) = 9/72 = 1/8 after simplification.

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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.