Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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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.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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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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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is 2/3 x 3/4?

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2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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If you have 3/5 of a pizza and you eat 2/3 of that, how much pizza do you eat?

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3/5 x 2/3 = 6/15 = 2/5 of the whole pizza.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the importance of simplifying fractions?

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Simplifying fractions makes them easier to understand and work with.

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What is 4/5 x 1/2?

Back

4/5 x 1/2 = 4/10 = 2/5 after simplification.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying the number by the fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C