Multiplying Rational Numbers 2

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you multiply two rational numbers?

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To multiply two rational numbers, multiply their numerators together and their denominators together.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 12?

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8

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What is the product of -2/3 and 12?

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-8

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How do you determine the location of the decimal point in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 2.39 and 4.37?

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10.4443

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What is the product of 5/9 and 4/5?

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4/9

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What is the product of 6 and 4/5?

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24/5 or 4.8

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What is the product of 3/4 and 8?

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6

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What happens when you multiply a positive rational number by a negative rational number?

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The product is negative.