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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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/4?

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1/2

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How do 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 over the denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the product of -2 and 3?

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-6

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What happens when you multiply two negative numbers?

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The product is positive.

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

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1/6

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiply as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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What is the product of 2.5 and 4?

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10

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified fraction is 2/3.