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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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, like 2 1/3.

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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 that over the original denominator.

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What is the first step in multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction by placing it over 1.

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What is the product of 3 and 2/5?

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3 x 2/5 = 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by a whole number greater than 1?

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The product will be greater than the original fraction.