Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. For example, (1/2) x (1/3) = (1x1)/(2x3) = 1/6.

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What is 1/2 x 1/2?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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What is the relationship between division and fractions?

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Fractions can be understood as division. For example, 1/2 can be seen as 1 divided by 2.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators.

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What is 3/4 x 2/3?

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3/4 x 2/3 = (3x2)/(4x3) = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.