12/1 Warm-Up: Multiplying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions by Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

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• In the fraction above, the top number is called the numerator

• The bottom number is called the denominator

• These are important terms to remember because you will hear them a lot when multiplying and dividing fractions.

Multiplying Fractions

• The first step in multiplying fractions is to multiply the two numerators

• For example, you would multiply 2x2 to get 4 as your new numerator

• Next, you multiply both denominators, 3x5, to get 15 as your new denominator

• Your new fraction should now be 4/15

Multiple Choice

What is the first step when you multiply fractions?

• Multiply the denominators

• Multiply the numerators

• Neither

Multiple Choice

What is the second step when you multiply fractions?

• Multiply the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

• Neither

Multiple Choice

Let's Practice! Remember to multiply straight across!  $$\frac{3}{5\ }\ \times\ \frac{1}{2}$$  

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