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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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 the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

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1/6

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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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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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 1 1/2.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/5?

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3/10

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How can you check if your answer to a fraction multiplication is correct?

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You can check by simplifying the product and comparing it to the expected result.

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What is the product of 2/6 and 3/5?

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1/5

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What is the product of 5/9 and 3/4?

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15/36, which simplifies to 5/12.