multiply fractions 5th grade

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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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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) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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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 5/4.

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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, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 1 1/2 = (1*2 + 1)/2 = 3/2.

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What is the first step in multiplying a mixed number by a fraction?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction before multiplying.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of multiplying 2/5 by 3 3/8?

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1 7/20.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the result of multiplying 1 3/4 by 4/5?

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1 2/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the result of multiplying 1/5 by 1/1?

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1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is the result of multiplying 1 1/4 by 2 2/5?

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3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6