Multiply 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. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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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 mixed number 5 3/8 as an improper fraction?

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5 3/8 as an improper fraction is 43/8.

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What is the result of multiplying 6/11 by 5/6?

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The result of 6/11 x 5/6 is 5/11.

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If Laurie runs 10 laps around a track that is 1/4 mile long, how far does she run?

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Laurie runs 2 1/2 miles.

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What fraction of brownies did George eat if he had 1/3 pan and ate 1/4 of them?

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George ate 1/12 of the pan of brownies.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that is exactly divisible by two or more numbers.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.