multiplying fractions 5th grade

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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3/8

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

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2 1/4

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

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2/5

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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If you multiply a fraction by 1, what happens?

Back

The fraction remains the same.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the product of 0 and any fraction?

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The product is always 0.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C