Multiplying fractions

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What is multiplying fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves taking two fractions and multiplying their numerators (top numbers) together and their denominators (bottom numbers) together.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 1/4?

Back

3/16

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What does cross canceling mean in fraction multiplication?

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Cross canceling is a method where you simplify fractions before multiplying by dividing the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other if they share a common factor.

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Solve 2/3 x 6/7 using cross canceling.

Back

4/7

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Solve 4/5 x 5/9 using cross canceling.

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4/9

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Solve 3/4 x 2/3 using cross canceling.

Back

1/2

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What is the product of 7/8 and 3/4?

Back

21/32

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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If you have 1/2 x 3/5, what is the product?

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3/10