Multiplying Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Front

What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions means to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

Front

What is 1/2 x 1/3?

Back

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

Front

What is 3/4 x 2/5?

Back

3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

Front

If Bella has 32 songs and 3/8 are by Justin Timberlake, how many songs are by him?

Back

12 songs.

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If there are 28 students and 4/7 are boys, how many boys are there?

Back

16 boys.

Front

What is 2/3 x 2/3?

Back

2/3 x 2/3 = 4/9.

Front

What is the product of 9/8 and 1/4?

Back

9/8 x 1/4 = 9/32.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators.