Fraction Multiplication

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What is the product of two fractions?

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To find the product of two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply mixed numbers?

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To multiply mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions, then multiply the fractions as usual, and finally convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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The result is 4/9.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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If Rosemary ran 2/3 of a mile and Sophie ran 3 times as far, how far did Sophie run?

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Sophie ran 2 miles.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is 2⅔ multiplied by 4½?

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The result is 12.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/11 x 5/6?

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Multiply the numerators (6*5) and the denominators (11*6) to get 30/66, which simplifies to 5/11.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/5 and 2/10?

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The product is 1/25.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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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.

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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 together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.