Multiply and Divide 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

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How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

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

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of 1/2 × 3/4?

Back

3/8

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of 4/5 × 10/12?

Back

2/3

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you divide a fraction by another fraction?

Back

To divide a fraction by another fraction, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

Back

2/1 or 2.

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What is 1/4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

2/4 or 1/2.

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

If Brenda has 5/6 of a pie and divides it among 4 people, what fraction does each person get?

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5/24