Multiplying Rational Numbers (fractions and decimals)

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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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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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

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The product is 2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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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 first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators.

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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 product of 3/4 and 2/5?

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The product is 3/10.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.