Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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 becomes the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 12?

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The product is 8.

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What is the product of 5 and 4/6?

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The product is 3 2/6.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, then place the result over the denominator.

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What is the product of 2/7 and 3/10?

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The product is 3/35.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.