Multiplying Fractions (1)

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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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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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True or False: When multiplying fractions, you add the numerators and denominators.

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FALSE.

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