Multiplying Fractions

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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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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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

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What is the product of 1/3 and 2/7?

Back

2/21

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What is the product of 2/6 and 1/2?

Back

1/6 (or 2/12 simplified).

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What is the product of 1/4 and 1/7?

Back

1/28 (or 4/28 simplified).

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What is the product of 2/12 and 1/2?

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1/12 (or 2/24 simplified).

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What is the product of 5/5 and 1/5?

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1/5 (or 5/25 simplified).

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.