Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 3 x 1/5?

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3/5

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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

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What is 9 x 3/2?

Back

27/2

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What is the product of 5 x 2/3?

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10/3

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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.

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How do you simplify an improper fraction?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number and write the remainder as a fraction.

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What is the simplified form of 12/5?

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2 2/5

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True or False: 5 x 2/3 = 10/3 or 3 1/3

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True!