Multiplying rational numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What does it mean to multiply rational numbers?

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Multiplying rational numbers involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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What is the product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is a positive number.

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What is the product of a positive number and a negative number?

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The product of a positive number and a negative number is a negative number.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 2/3?

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The result is 1/2.

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If you multiply a number by 1, what is the result?

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The result is the original number.

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What is the result of multiplying 0 by any rational number?

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The result is 0.

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators together.