Multiplying Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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What is the product of a positive and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive and a negative rational number is negative.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is positive.

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If you multiply a number by zero, what is the result?

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The result is always zero, regardless of the other number.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you handle signs when multiplying rational numbers?

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When multiplying, if the signs are the same (both positive or both negative), the product is positive. If the signs are different (one positive and one negative), the product is negative.

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