Multiply Fractions

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What is the multiplication symbol used in fraction multiplication?

Back

The word 'of' can be used instead of the multiplication symbol 'X'.

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What is one-third of the students in your class if one-fifth of the boys play soccer?

Back

1/15 of the kids in your class are boys who play soccer.

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Calculate 2/3 x 2/3.

Back

4/9.

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What is 3/7 x 2/3? Reduce the answer to simplest form.

Back

2/7.

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What is 1/2 of 5/8?

Back

The product will be less than 1/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the denominators together.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.