Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.