Multiplying 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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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 result is a new fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

Back

1/4

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

Front

What is the area of a quilt square that is 1/3 yard by 1/3 yard?

Back

1/9 yard.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4B

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is 3/10 multiplied by 5/9?

Back

1/6

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

If 3/4 of a class finished their work, what fraction represents those who did not finish?

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1/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B