Multiplying Fractions

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What is 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.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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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. Simplify if necessary.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the mixed number representation of 8/3?

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8/3 can be expressed as the mixed number 2 2/3.

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What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how is it used in fractions?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by all the numbers. It is used to find a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) and how is it used in fractions?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder. It is used to simplify fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into, while the numerator indicates how many of those parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, meaning it represents a value less than one.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, meaning it represents a value equal to or greater than one.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C