Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

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

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

Back

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

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the product of 2 and 3/4?

Back

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

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What is a visual model for multiplying fractions?

Back

A visual model can be a rectangle divided into parts to show how fractions combine.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions you are multiplying.

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What is the answer to a multiplication problem called?

Back

The product.

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What is the product of 3/5 and 2/3?

Back

3/5 x 2/3 = 6/15 or 2/5 after simplification.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.