Multiply Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

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

Back

1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

Front

What is the mixed number form of 2 1/2?

Back

2 1/2 is a mixed number that combines a whole number (2) and a fraction (1/2).

Front

Multiply. 3 x 1/4 = ?

Back

3 x 1/4 = 3/4.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying mixed numbers?

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

Front

Multiply. 5 x 1/8 = ?

Back

5 x 1/8 = 5/8.

Front

What is the product of 4 and 2/3?

Back

4 x 2/3 = 8/3 or 2 2/3.

Front

Multiply. 8 x 1/5 = ?

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8 x 1/5 = 8/5 or 1 3/5.