Multiplying Fractions

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is 3/4 of a pan of brownies if you eat 1/3 of it?

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You eat 1/4 of the whole pan of brownies.

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

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The product is 1/12.

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What is the product of 3/7 and 2/3?

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The product is 6/21, which can be simplified to 2/7.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators.

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If you have the fraction 6/21, how can you simplify it?

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You can simplify it by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3, resulting in 2/7.

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What is a common mistake when multiplying fractions?

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A common mistake is to add the numerators and denominators instead of multiplying them.