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. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 1/2 and 5/6?

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5/12

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

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1/2

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If Bella has 32 songs and 3/8 are by Justin Timberlake, how many songs are by him?

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12 songs

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What is 4/7 of 28?

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16 boys

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

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2/49

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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. For example, to find 1/2 of 8, calculate 1/2 * 8 = 4.

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What is the product of 1/3 and 9/10?

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3/10

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).