Master Fraction Multiplication

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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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding the product of two fractions by multiplying their numerators and denominators.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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The product of 1/2 and 3/4 is (1*3)/(2*4) = 3/8.

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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 1/3.

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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 and add the numerator. For example, 2 1/3 = (2*3 + 1)/3 = 7/3.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, convert the whole number to a fraction (e.g., 5 = 5/1) and then multiply as usual.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 5?

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The product of 2/3 and 5 is (2/3) * (5/1) = (2*5)/(3*1) = 10/3.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract fractions.