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 (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?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The formula is (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

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1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying the number by the fraction. For example, to find 1/4 of 8, you calculate 8 * 1/4 = 2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/2 of it, how much pizza do you have left?

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You have 3/4 * 1/2 = 3/8 of the pizza left.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is 2/3 of 12?

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2/3 * 12 = 8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar and you want to make 3 batches, how much sugar do you need?

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1/2 * 3 = 1 1/2 cups of sugar.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the meaning of 'of' in a fraction context?

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In fraction problems, 'of' indicates multiplication. For example, '1/2 of 8' means 1/2 * 8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is 5/6 of 30?

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5/6 * 30 = 25.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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4/8 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, resulting in 1/2.