Multiply Fractions (fraction model)

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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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction (e.g., 3 becomes 3/1) and then multiply the fractions.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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

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1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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If Arian spent 24 days at Grandma's house, how many days did his brother spend if he spent 3/8 of that time?

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Arian's brother spent 9 days at Grandma's house.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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If Charlotte bought 16 songs and 3/4 are pop songs, how many pop songs does she have?

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Charlotte has 12 pop songs.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C