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When you add two fractions, you add the numerators and keep the denominators the same. For example, 1/7 + 3/7 = 4/7. When multiplying fractions, you multiply both the numerators and the denominators. For instance 1/7 x 3/7 = 3/49.

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Q: How does multiplying 2 fractions differ from adding 2 fractions?
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