Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

Front

What is a product in mathematics?

Back

The answer to a multiplication problem.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

Front

What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number of a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number of a fraction that represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

By dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value or proportion, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is 1/2 x 3/4?

Back

3/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is 2/3 x 3/5?

Back

2/5.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6