Multiply 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 to find a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

Back

1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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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 3/4 multiplied by 2?

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

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions you are multiplying.

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What is the product of 2/5 and 3/4?

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2/5 x 3/4 = 6/20 or 3/10.

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What happens to the denominators when multiplying fractions?

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The denominators are multiplied together to form the new denominator.

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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, like 1 1/2.

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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.