Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding the product of two fractions by multiplying their numerators and denominators.

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What is the product of 5/10 and 6/10?

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30/100 or 3/10.

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What is the product of 5/5 and 1/5?

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5/25 or 1/5.

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What is the product of 3/9 and 3/4?

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9/36 or 1/4.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 2/8?

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2/16 or 1/8.

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What is the product of 1/4 and 1/7?

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1/28.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.