Multiplying Fractions

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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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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 3/4?

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3/8

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What is the product of 2/7 and 3/10?

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3/35

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the product of 3 and 2/3?

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2

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What is the product of 7 and 5/7?

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5