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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you multiply two negative rational numbers?

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When multiplying two negative rational numbers, the product is positive.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the product of (-0.2) and (-0.8)?

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The product of (-0.2) and (-0.8) is 0.16.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

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To simplify 12/16, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in 3/4.

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What is the result of multiplying 5/6 by 3/4?

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The result of multiplying 5/6 by 3/4 is 15/24, which simplifies to 5/8.

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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 in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2