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The product of two fractions is equal to the two numerators multiplied together divided by the two denominators multiplied together. (a/x) * (b/y) = (a * b) / (x * y)

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Q: What is the general rule for multiplying fractions?
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What is a general rule for multiplying fractions and whole numbers?

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How is dividing fractions similar to multiplying fractions?

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