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 product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.

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What is the simplest form of 4/8?

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4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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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 2/3 x 3/5?

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2/3 x 3/5 = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

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

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

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What is the product of 5/6 and 2/3?

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5/6 x 2/3 = 10/18, which simplifies to 5/9.

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

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1/4 x 1/4 = 1/16.

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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.