Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

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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 finding 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 whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3 x 1/4 = 3/4.

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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 improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the 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 can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the product of 2 and 2/6?

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2 x 2/6 = 4/6, which simplifies to 2/3.