Multiply fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you multiply two fractions?

Back

To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

Front

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

Back

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/2 of it, how much pizza do you eat?

Back

3/4 x 1/2 = 3/8 of the pizza.

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What is 2/3 x 3/4?

Back

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

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When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, what do you put the whole number over?

Back

You put the whole number over 1.

Front

What is 5/6 x 2/3?

Back

5/6 x 2/3 = 10/18 = 5/9.

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If you have 1/2 of a cake and you want to share it with 3 friends, how much does each friend get?

Back

1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6 of the cake.