Multiply 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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number (like 1 1/4) to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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Convert 1 1/4 to an improper fraction.

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1 1/4 = (1*4 + 1)/4 = 5/4.

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Convert 2 3/4 to an improper fraction.

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2 3/4 = (2*4 + 3)/4 = 11/4.

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What is the product of 5/4 and 11/4?

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(5/4) * (11/4) = 55/16.

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How do you simplify the fraction 55/16?

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55/16 is already in its simplest form as there are no common factors between 55 and 16.

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What is the mixed number form of 55/16?

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55/16 = 3 7/16.

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What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

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What is the final answer for 1 1/4 x 2 3/4?

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The final answer is 3 7/16.