Multiplying Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is a positive rational number.

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What is the product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive rational number and a negative rational number is a negative rational 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. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of -3/8 and 4/5?

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-3/10

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What is the product of -2/3 and 12?

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-8

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What is the product of 2/3 and -6?

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-4

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What is the product of 3/7 and 3/4?

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9/28

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What is the product of two positive rational numbers?

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The product of two positive rational numbers is a positive rational number.

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What happens when you multiply a rational number by zero?

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The product is always zero.