Multiplying Fractions with 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 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 two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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

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

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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What is a model in mathematics?

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A model is a visual representation used to illustrate mathematical concepts, such as area models for multiplying fractions.

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What is an area model for multiplying fractions?

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An area model visually shows how two fractions multiply by dividing a rectangle into parts that represent the fractions.

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If you have 2/3 of a pizza and eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza did you eat?

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2/3 x 1/4 = 2/12 = 1/6 of the pizza.

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What is the simplified form of 4/8?

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4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.