Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Then simplify if possible.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

Solve: 3/5 x 3/4

Back

9/20

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

Solve: 4/8 x 7/10

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28/80

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

Solve and simplify: 3/6 x 4/6

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1/3

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

Solve: 3/5 x 4/7

Back

12/35

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

Solve and simplify: 4/5 x 5/6

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2/3

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6