Multiplying fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is cross canceling in fraction multiplication?

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Cross canceling is a method used to simplify fractions before multiplying by dividing a numerator and a denominator that share a common factor.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/3 using cross canceling?

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1/2.

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

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3/16.

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

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3/8.

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What is the product of 4/5 and 5/9 using cross canceling?

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4/9.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 6/7 using cross canceling?

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4/7.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions you are multiplying.

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What do you do if the fractions can be simplified before multiplying?

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You can cross cancel to simplify the fractions before multiplying.