Multiplying Rational Numbers

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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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What is the product of two positive rational numbers?

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The product of two positive rational numbers is always positive.

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What is the product of a positive and a negative rational number?

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The product of a positive and a negative rational number is always negative.

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What is the product of two negative rational numbers?

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The product of two negative rational numbers is always positive.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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Calculate the area of a field with length 6⅔ yds and width 4¾ yds.

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The area is 31 2/3 square yards.

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What is the result of multiplying (2.5)(-1.2)?

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The result is -3.

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If twelve negative fractions are multiplied together, what will be the sign of the answer?

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The answer will be positive.

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Calculate the product of (-7)(6)(-3).

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The product is 126.