Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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The product is (3*2)/(5*3) = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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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, such as 7/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the product of 4/8 and 2/3?

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The product is (4*2)/(8*3) = 8/24, which simplifies to 1/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 5/6 and 3/4?

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The product is (5*3)/(6*4) = 15/24, which simplifies to 5/8.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/3 and 3/5?

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The product is (1*3)/(3*5) = 3/15, which simplifies to 1/5.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6