Multiplying Fractions Word Problems

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What is a factor?

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A number that is multiplied.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that uses an equal sign to show that two expressions have the same value.

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What is a product?

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The result of multiplication.

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Matt has 2/3 yards of fishing line. He uses 3/8 yards of fishing line to make fishing knots. How much line is used to make knots?

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Vicky's towel covers 4/5 of the towel and the fish design is drawn on 3/4 of that. Which equation shows how much of the towel is fish design?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the first step in solving a fraction multiplication problem?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce it to its lowest terms.

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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 and add the numerator.