Multiplying Fractions 5.3I

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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The product is 1/2. (2/3) x (3/4) = (2*3)/(3*4) = 6/12 = 1/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 3/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 4?

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The product is 2. (1/2) x 4 = 4/2 = 2.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If Stefani distributed 3/5 of 20 packs of gum, how many packs did she distribute?

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She distributed 12 packs. (3/5) x 20 = 12.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 with a denominator of 10?

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The equivalent fraction is 5/10.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1