Multiplying Fractions Review

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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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is 1/2 of a number?

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1/2 of a number is the same as dividing that number by 2.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you multiply the numerator by that whole number and keep the same denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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What is 1/3 of 12?

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1/3 of 12 is 4, because 12 divided by 3 equals 4.

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If George has 1/3 pan of brownies and eats 1/4 of them, what fraction did he eat?

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George ate 1/12 of the pan of brownies.

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What is the product of 3/10 and 2/5?

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The product of 3/10 and 2/5 is 6/50, which simplifies to 3/25.

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What is 2 3/4 × 12?

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2 3/4 × 12 = 33.