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. Then simplify if possible.

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

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6/21, which simplifies to 2/7.

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

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9/10.

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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 simplest form of 6/24?

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1/4.

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If you have 2/3 of a pie and give away 1/2, how much of the whole pie do you give away?

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1/3 of the whole pie.

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What is the product of 10/18 and 1/2?

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5/9.

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What is a numerator?

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

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What is a denominator?

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