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What are equivalent fractions?
What are equivalent fractions?
How can you find equivalent fractions?
How can you find equivalent fractions?
If you want to find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30 for \rac{3}{5}, what should you do?
If you want to find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30 for \rac{3}{5}, what should you do?
Why is it important to remember that reducing fractions to their least common multiple results in equivalent fractions?
Why is it important to remember that reducing fractions to their least common multiple results in equivalent fractions?
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Which operation is performed to create equivalent fractions?
Which operation is performed to create equivalent fractions?
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If you have \rac{2}{3}\ and want to find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15, what should you do?
If you have \rac{2}{3}\ and want to find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15, what should you do?
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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{1}{2}$?
Which of the following fractions is equivalent to $\frac{1}{2}$?
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What is the product of $\frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{2}{5}$?
What is the product of $\frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{2}{5}$?
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If $\frac{1}{4}$ of a cake is eaten, and then $\frac{1}{8}$ of the remaining cake is eaten, what fraction of the original cake is left?
If $\frac{1}{4}$ of a cake is eaten, and then $\frac{1}{8}$ of the remaining cake is eaten, what fraction of the original cake is left?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in multiplying fractions?
Which of the following is NOT a step in multiplying fractions?
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If $\frac{1}{3}$ of a pizza is eaten, and then $\frac{1}{6}$ of the remaining pizza is eaten, what fraction of the original pizza is left?
If $\frac{1}{3}$ of a pizza is eaten, and then $\frac{1}{6}$ of the remaining pizza is eaten, what fraction of the original pizza is left?
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What is the product of $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{5}{6}$?
What is the product of $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{5}{6}$?
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Study Notes
Introduction
In mathematics, fractions represent parts of a whole. However, there may be multiple ways to describe the same part of a whole using different numerators and denominators. These fraction descriptions are known as equivalent fractions. Another essential operation with fractions is multiplication. This article will discuss these two aspects of fractions: equivalent fractions and multiplying fractions.
Equivalent Fractions
Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value despite having different numerators and denominators. For example, (\frac{1}{2}), (\frac{2}{4}), and (\frac{10}{20}) are all equivalent to one another because they each contain half of the whole. To find equivalent fractions, you multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number:
- To get an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12, multiply the denominator by 4 to get 12, then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get (\frac{4}{12}).
- To find an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 21, multiply the denominator by 7 to get 21, then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 7 to get (\frac{3}{21}).
Note that these operations do not change the actual value of the fraction, just the way it is represented. It's also important to remember that if you reduce both fractions to their least common multiple, you will still have equivalent fractions.
Multiplying Fractions
Multiplying fractions involves combining two fractions such that the product represents a smaller part of the original larger whole. The process of multiplication is similar to the addition operation for numbers. When multiplying two fractions, we follow these steps:
- Write both fractions with their respective numerators over their respective denominators.
- Multiply the numerators together to obtain the new numerator.
- Multiply the denominators together to obtain the new denominator.
For example, consider the multiplication of (\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3}): [\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3}=\frac{1 \times 1}{2 \times 1}= \frac{1}{6}.]
This means that when dividing the whole into six equal parts, one part from the first fraction and one part from the second fraction combine to form the result.
The resulting fraction can then be simplified further, if possible, by canceling out any common factors between the numerator and denominator.
Conclusion
Understanding equivalent fractions and how to multiply them is crucial for working with fractions effectively. Equivalent fractions help us recognize that although the representation may differ, the underlying concept remains the same. Multiplication allows us to combine two fractions representing different parts of a whole to determine the combined part. These concepts play a vital role in various mathematical operations and are essential building blocks for more complex mathematics.
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Description
Learn about equivalent fractions, which are different fractions that represent the same value, and multiplying fractions, the process of combining two fractions to obtain a new fraction. Discover how to find equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number, and how to multiply fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators. Gain insight into these fundamental concepts in mathematics.
