Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 1/2 x 3/4 = (1*3)/(2*4) = 3/8.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction (e.g., 2 becomes 2/1) and then multiply the fractions. For example, 2 x 1/3 = (2/1) x (1/3) = 2/3.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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 1/2 = (2*2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is the product of 2 x 2/3?

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The product is 4/3 or 1 1/3.

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What is the product of 12 x 1/3?

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The product is 4.

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What is the product of 2/3 x 2/3?

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The product is 4/9.

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What is the product of 5 x 1/2?

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The product is 2 1/2.

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What is the product of 5/6 x 1/5?

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The product is 1/6.