Multiplying Fractions

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What is the process for multiplying two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator, and multiply the denominators together to get the new denominator. Simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of multiplying 5/10 by 6/10?

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The result is 30/100, which simplifies to 3/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you simplify the fraction 30/100?

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To simplify 30/100, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 10, resulting in 3/10.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 2/8?

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The product is 2/16, which simplifies to 1/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2 and 16?

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The GCD of 2 and 16 is 2.

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What is the product of 1/4 and 1/7?

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The product is 1/28.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply fractions with different denominators?

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Multiply the numerators and denominators as usual; the denominators do not need to be the same.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 3/9 and 3/4?

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The product is 9/36, which simplifies to 1/4.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the simplified form of 9/36?

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The simplified form of 9/36 is 1/4.

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

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The product is 5/25, which simplifies to 1/5.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6