Multiplying Fractions 5.NF.4 Review

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the product of 1/3 and 2/4?

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1/3 x 2/4 = 2/12 = 1/6.

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What is the simplified form of 6/12?

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6/12 simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the answer to 3/10 x 2/5?

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3/10 x 2/5 = 6/50 = 3/25.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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If you multiply a fraction by 1, what happens?

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Multiplying a fraction by 1 does not change its value. For example, 3/5 x 1 = 3/5.

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What is the result of multiplying 5/7 by 2/3?

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5/7 x 2/3 = 10/21.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.