Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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

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1/2 × 3/4 = 3/8.

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

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2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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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 factor.

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

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4/5 × 2/3 = 8/15.

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If George has 1/3 of a pan of brownies and eats 1/4 of them, how much did he eat?

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1/3 × 1/4 = 1/12 of the pan.