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 1/2 x 1/3?

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

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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 1/4 of 8, calculate 8 x 1/4 = 2.

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What is the result of 3/4 x 2/5?

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3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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

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You have 1/3 - 1/2 of 1/3 = 1/3 - 1/6 = 1/6 of the pizza left.

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What is 2/3 of 9?

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2/3 of 9 = 9 x 2/3 = 6.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is 1/4 of 16?

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1/4 of 16 = 16 x 1/4 = 4.