Multiplying fractions and Scaling

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

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1/6

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by 1?

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The result is equal to the original fraction.

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What is scaling in mathematics?

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Scaling refers to resizing a quantity, often by multiplying it by a fraction or whole number.

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How do you find 2/3 of a number?

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Multiply the number by 2/3.

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What is the result of 3/4 x 5/5?

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3/4

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What is the result of 4/5 x 3/4?

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3/5

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If you have 36 pictures and draw 2/3 of them, how many pictures did you draw?

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24 pictures.

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What is the relationship between multiplying fractions and the size of the product?

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The product of two fractions is usually less than both fractions unless one of them is 1.