Multiplying Fractions by Fractions

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What is the product of two fractions?

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

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How do you multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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What is 1/2 x 1/3?

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is the value of (2/3 x 3/4)?

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(2/3 x 3/4) = 6/12 = 1/2.

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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 by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is 3/5 x 2/3?

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3/5 x 2/3 = 6/15 = 2/5 after simplification.

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If you multiply a fraction by a whole number, what happens?

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The fraction's value increases or decreases depending on whether the whole number is greater than or less than 1.

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What is the value of (1/4 x 2)?

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(1/4 x 2) = 2/4 = 1/2.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 6/3?

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2/3 x 6/3 = 12/9 = 4/3.