4.NF.B.4 - multiply fractions

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What is the product of two fractions?

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the denominators together.

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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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.

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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.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction (by placing it over 1) and then multiply the numerators and denominators.

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What is the result of multiplying 6 by 4/8?

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The result of multiplying 6 by 4/8 is 24/8, which can be simplified to 3.