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. The product is the new fraction.

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

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1/2

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying the number by the fraction.

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

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You have 1/4 of the pizza left.

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What is 3/5 of 25?

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15

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the GCD of 8 and 12?

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The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour and you want to double it, how much flour do you need?

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You need 4/3 cups or 1 1/3 cups of flour.

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What is 1/2 multiplied by 1/3?

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1/6