Multiplying Fractions

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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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is the mixed number 3 1/2 as an improper fraction?

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3 1/2 as an improper fraction is 7/2.

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What is 4 multiplied by 5/6?

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4 x 5/6 = 3 1/3.

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If Sam has 1/3 of a pizza and eats 3/4 of it, how much of the whole pizza did he eat?

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Sam ate 1/4 of the whole pizza.

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What is 2/3 multiplied by 3/8?

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2/3 x 3/8 = 1/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 1/3?

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

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How can you simplify the fraction 6/24?

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6/24 can be simplified to 1/4 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 6.