L7.1 - 7.6 Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over 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.

Front

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

Back

2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12 or 1/2.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the same denominator.

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What is 1/3 x 7?

Back

1/3 x 7 = 7/3 or 2 1/3.

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What is the product of 1/8 and 2/5?

Back

1/8 x 2/5 = 2/40 or 1/20.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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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.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

Back

You can simplify a fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.