Multiplying 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, for 3/4 and 2/5, the product is (3*2)/(4*5) = 6/20.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

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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). For example, to simplify 6/8, divide both by 2 to get 3/4.

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/21?

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To simplify 6/21, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD, which is 3. This gives you 2/7.

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

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The product of 1/2 and 3/4 is (1*3)/(2*4) = 3/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/5 and 2/10?

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The product of 1/5 and 2/10 is (1*2)/(5*10) = 2/50, which simplifies to 1/25.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 3/7 and 2/3?

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The product of 3/7 and 2/3 is (3*2)/(7*3) = 6/21, which simplifies to 2/7.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of two fractions with different denominators?

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When multiplying two fractions with different denominators, you still multiply the numerators and denominators separately. The denominators do not need to be the same.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4

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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, such as 9/4.