Multiplying Fraction Models

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

Back

1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is the product of 4/9 and 1/3?

Back

4/9 x 1/3 = 4/27.

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/6?

Back

2/6 simplifies to 1/3 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the product of 2/32 and 1?

Back

2/32 x 1 = 2/32, which simplifies to 1/16.

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What is the product of 5/40 and 1?

Back

5/40 x 1 = 5/40, which simplifies to 1/8.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

The first step is to multiply the numerators of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

The second step is to multiply the denominators of the fractions.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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