Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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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 necessary.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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3/8

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If Gwen uses 2/3 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies, how much sugar does she use for two batches?

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1 1/3 cups of sugar.

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What is 2/5 multiplied by 2/10?

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4/50, which simplifies to 2/25.

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What is the simplified form of 6/30?

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1/5.

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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 first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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If you multiply a fraction by a whole number, how do you do it?

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Convert the whole number to a fraction (e.g., 3 becomes 3/1) and then multiply.