Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply fractions?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What do you need to do before multiplying fractions?

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You should simplify the fractions if possible before multiplying.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is a mixed number?

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you divide fractions?

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the first step in dividing mixed numbers?

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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions before dividing.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple of two numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of both.