Multiplying Fractions

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What is the product of 1/5 and 8?

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The product of 1/5 and 8 is 8/5.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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

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What is 3/8 of 32?

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3/8 of 32 is 12.

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If ⁴⁄₇ of a class of 28 students are boys, how many boys are there?

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There are 16 boys in the class.

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What is the first step in solving a fraction multiplication problem?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in solving a fraction multiplication problem?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators.

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What is the simplified form of 8/5?

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The simplified form of 8/5 is 1 3/5 or 1.6.

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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 to get the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part.

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What is the product of 1/49 and 7?

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The product of 1/49 and 7 is 7/49, which simplifies to 1/7.

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If a recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar and you want to make half the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

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You need 3/4 x 1/2 = 3/8 cup of sugar.