Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists 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 involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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What is the product of 1/4 and 5/6?

Back

5/24

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What is the product of 3/4 and 5/8?

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15/32

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiply, and then simplify if necessary.

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What is 3 1/3 multiplied by 2 1/2?

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8 1/3

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What is the product of 2 3/5 and 1 2/3?

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4 1/3

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What is 1/2 multiplied by 2?

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1

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.