Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

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What is a product in mathematics?

Back

The answer to a multiplication problem.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you multiply 1/2 by 3/4?

Back

1/2 x 3/4 = (1x3)/(2x4) = 3/8.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the denominators.

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What is a numerator?

Back

The top number of a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

Back

The bottom number of a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts.

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What is an example of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

Back

3 x 1/2 = 3/2 or 1 1/2.

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How can you visualize multiplying fractions?

Back

Using area models or fraction bars.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 3/5?

Back

2/3 x 3/5 = (2x3)/(3x5) = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.