Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the 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 a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, convert the whole number into a fraction (by placing it over 1) and then multiply the numerators and denominators.

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

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The product of 1/2 and 3/4 is 3/8.

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What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying two fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators of the fractions.

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Can you simplify a fraction after multiplying?

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Yes, you can simplify the resulting fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.