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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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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

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1/2 x 1/3 = 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 relation to fractions?

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Scaling refers to increasing or decreasing a quantity by a certain factor, often represented by multiplying by a fraction.

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

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The result is a fraction that represents a part of the whole number.

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What is 3/4 of 8?

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3/4 x 8 = 6.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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It means the numerator is larger than the denominator, representing a quantity greater than a whole.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 3/4?

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2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2.