multiplication of fractions

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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 3/10 and 2/3?

Back

6/30

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/30?

Back

By dividing both the numerator and denominator by 6, you get 1/5.

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What does the model 1/3 x 1/2 represent?

Back

It represents finding half of one-third, which equals 1/6.

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What is the number sentence for the model shown in the question: 'Choose the number sentence that is being modeled'?

Back

1/2 x 2/3.

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What is the result of 7/8 - 3/4?

Back

1/8.

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What is the product of 2/4 and 1/2?

Back

2/8.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.