Multiplying fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means to find the product of two fractions by multiplying their numerators and denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

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1/6

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the product of 2/5 and 3/4?

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6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/3?

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1/2

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 2/3 and 2/3?

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4/9

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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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1/25

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6