5.3I - Represent Multiplication of Fractions

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What is multiplication of fractions?

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Multiplication of fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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How do you represent 3/4 of a number?

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To represent 3/4 of a number, multiply the number by 3/4.

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What is the expression to find 3 weeks of work if 3/7 of each week is from home?

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3 x 3/7.

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If Jacqueline works 5 days a week and spends 1/3 of each day at work, how do you calculate her workdays?

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5 x 1/3.

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What does the shaded part of a model represent in fraction problems?

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The shaded part represents the portion of the whole that is being considered or calculated.

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How do you find 3/5 of 15?

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Multiply 15 by 3/5.

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What is the formula for multiplying fractions?

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(a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d), where a, b, c, and d are integers.

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What does the term 'numerator' mean?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What does the term 'denominator' mean?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you express 2 x 5/8 in a word problem?

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If you have 2 groups of 5/8, you can express it as '2 times 5/8'.