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: (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What does it mean to find a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means finding a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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

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

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/2 of it, how much pizza do you eat?

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3/4 x 1/2 = 3/8 of the whole pizza.

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What is the result of multiplying 3/5 by 2/3?

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3/5 x 2/3 = 6/15 = 2/5 in simplest form.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is an example of a fraction in simplest form?

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1/4 is in simplest form because 1 and 4 have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the result of multiplying 1/4 by 1/2?

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