Multiplying rational numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the product of a positive and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive and a negative rational number is always negative.

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Calculate: (2.5)(-1.2)

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-3

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Multiply: 5/6 * 4/3

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20/18 or 10/9 in simplest form.

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What happens when you multiply two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is always positive.

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Calculate: 3/2 * 2/3

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1.

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What is the result of multiplying a rational number by 1?

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The result is the same rational number.

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Multiply: -7/8 * 8/7

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-1.

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What is the product of 0 and any rational number?

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The product is always 0.