Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if necessary.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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3/8

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What is the product of 1/3 and 6/9?

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6/27, which simplifies to 2/9.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 10?

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6.

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the product of 1/6 and 1/3?

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1/18.

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If you multiply a fraction by a whole number, what do you do?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the product of 6 and 4/45?

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20.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.