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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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Solve: 5/8 x 3/6

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15/48

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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Solve: 3/5 x 3/4

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9/20

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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Solve and simplify: 3/3 x 2/4

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1/2

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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Solve: 1/4 x 3/4

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3/16

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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Solve: 2/3 x 2/3

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4/9

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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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

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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.