Fraction Multiplication

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

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

Front

How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

Front

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 3/4 and 2/5?

Back

3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

Front

What is the product of 5/6 and 3/4?

Back

5/6 x 3/4 = 15/24, which simplifies to 5/8.

Front

What is the product of 7/8 and 1/2?

Back

7/8 x 1/2 = 7/16.

Front

If you multiply a fraction by 1, what happens?

Back

The fraction remains the same because multiplying by 1 does not change its value.

Front

What is the product of 2/3 and 3/5?

Back

2/3 x 3/5 = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

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What is the product of 4/7 and 2/3?

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4/7 x 2/3 = 8/21.