Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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Multiplying fractions means to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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How do you convert yards to inches?

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To convert yards to inches, multiply the number of yards by 36, since there are 36 inches in a yard.

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How do you convert hours to minutes?

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To convert hours to minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60, since there are 60 minutes in an hour.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators (top numbers) of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators (bottom numbers) of the fractions.

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What is 2/3 of an hour in minutes?

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2/3 of an hour is 40 minutes.

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What is 3/4 of a yard in inches?

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3/4 of a yard is 27 inches.

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What is a visual model for multiplication?

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A visual model for multiplication can include area models, number lines, or fraction bars to represent the multiplication of fractions.