Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The product is then simplified if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/3 and 3/5?

Back

1/3 * 3/5 = 3/15 = 1/5 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 2/3 and 4/5?

Back

2/3 * 4/5 = 8/15.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

Back

1/2 * 1/4 = 1/8.

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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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Simplifying a fraction means reducing 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 10/18 and 5/9?

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10/18 * 5/9 = 50/162 = 5/9 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 2/7 and 3/4?

Back

2/7 * 3/4 = 6/28 = 3/14 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

Back

1/5 * 1/1 = 1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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

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2/3 * 3/3 = 2/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6