Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

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What is a product in mathematics?

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The answer to a multiplication problem.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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By dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Fractions that represent the same value, even though they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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What is 1/2 x 3/4?

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3/8.

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How can you visualize multiplying fractions?

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Using area models or fraction bars.