Fraction Multiplication Models

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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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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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

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The product is (1*3)/(2*4) = 3/8.

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What is the area model for multiplying fractions?

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The area model visually represents the multiplication of fractions by dividing a rectangle into parts that correspond to the fractions being multiplied.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Multiplying by a fraction is the same as dividing by its reciprocal. For example, multiplying by 1/2 is the same as dividing by 2.

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What is a visual representation of 3/4?

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A visual representation of 3/4 can be shown as a shape divided into 4 equal parts with 3 parts shaded.