Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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 formula is (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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4/50

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is 1/2 x 3/4? (simplify if needed)

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3/8

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is 2/3 x 2/3?

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4/9

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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1/5

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 9/4 and 2/7?

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18/28 (which simplifies to 9/14).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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12/40 (which simplifies to 3/10).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the product of 6/8 and 2/3?

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12/24 (which simplifies to 1/2).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6