Multiply Fractions

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What is the process to multiply two fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.

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If George has 1/3 pan of brownies and eats 1/4 of them, what fraction did he eat?

Back

1/12

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Lori's recipe calls for 2/3 of a cup of milk. If she triples the recipe, how much milk is needed?

Back

2 cups.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the denominators.