4th Grade - Multiplication of 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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 4/6?

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2/3 is an equivalent fraction of 4/6 because both represent the same part of a whole.

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How do you find 2/3 of a number?

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To find 2/3 of a number, multiply the number by 2 and then divide by 3.

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If Lizzie needs 1/3 cup of chips for one batch, how much does she need for 5 batches?

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Lizzie needs 5/3 cups or 1 and 2/3 cups of chips for 5 batches.

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What is 3 x 2/5?

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3 x 2/5 = 6/5 or 1 and 1/5.

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How do you solve 3/8 of 40 problems?

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To solve 3/8 of 40, multiply 40 by 3 and then divide by 8. (40 x 3) / 8 = 15.

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What is the total number of students who ride the bus if 2/3 of 24 students do?

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2/3 of 24 students is 16 students.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the numerators together.