Fractions Facts with Multiplication and Division

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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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What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means you are taking that fraction and adding it to itself multiple times. For example, 1/3 x 10 means adding 1/3 ten times.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (2/3) x (1/2) = (2x1)/(3x2) = 2/6.

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What is the result of 1/3 x 10?

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10/3.

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What is the result of 14 x 1/2?

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7.

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What is the result of 8 x 2/3?

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16/3.

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What is the result of 3/4 x 1/2?

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3/8.

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What is the result of 2/3 x 1/3?

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2/9.

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What is the definition of the numerator in a fraction?

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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 the definition of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.