Multiplying Fractions

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with 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 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. Then simplify if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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1/4

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 1/4?

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1/6

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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When multiplying fractions, do you need common denominators?

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No, you do not need common denominators when multiplying fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How can you express the whole number 9 as a fraction?

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9 can be expressed as 9/1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the product of 12 and 3/4?

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The product of 12 and 3/4 is 9.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators of the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators of the fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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