Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What is the product of 3/10 and 2/4?

Back

6/40

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What is the product of 2/5 and 2/10?

Back

4/50

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4? (simplify if needed)

Back

3/8

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If Gwen uses 2/3 cup of sugar for one batch of cookies, how much sugar does she use for two batches?

Back

1 1/3 cups of sugar.

Front

What does KCF stand for in fraction operations?

Back

KCF stands for Keep, Change, Flip, which is used for dividing fractions, not multiplying.

Front

What is the least common denominator?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

What is the simplified form of 6/40?

Back

3/20.

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What is the numerator in the fraction 3/4?

Back

The numerator is 3.