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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions means to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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

Back

1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is 5 x 2/3?

Back

5 x 2/3 = 10/3 or 3 1/3.

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

Back

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

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What is 8 x 3/5?

Back

8 x 3/5 = 24/5.

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What is 5 x 1/8?

Back

5 x 1/8 = 5/8.

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What is 3 x 1/5?

Back

3 x 1/5 = 3/5.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.