Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the formula for multiplying two fractions?

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If you have two fractions a/b and c/d, the product is (a * c) / (b * d).

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 divisor (GCD).

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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.

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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.

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What is a reciprocal?

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A reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.