Fraction Multiplication 2020

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction (e.g., 6 becomes 6/1) and then multiply the numerators and denominators.

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What is the equation to find the total material needed for multiple items when each item requires a fraction of material?

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The equation is: Total material = Number of items x Material needed for one item.

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If Kenya needs 1/4 yard for one place mat, how much does she need for 6 place mats?

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6 x 1/4 = 6/4 = 1 1/2 yards.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 1/10?

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2/3 x 1/10 = 2/30, which simplifies to 1/15.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the fraction. For example, to find 3/4 of 8, calculate 8 x 3/4 = 6.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators (top numbers) together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) together.

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If 3/8 of a class got an A and there are 24 students, how many got an A?

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3/8 x 24 = 9 students.