Mastering Fraction Multiplication and Simplification

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

• Divide the denominators

• Subtract the denominators

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

In the first example, what is the product of the numerators?

• 36

• 48

• 24

• 12

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

How do you simplify the fraction 24/36?

• Divide both by 6

• Divide both by 12

• Divide both by 3

• Divide both by 4

What is the simplified form of 5/12 times 3/10?

• 1/8

• 3/24

• 5/36

• 15/120

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What is the product of 7/10 and 5/10?

• 5/14

• 35/100

• 7/20

• 1/2

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What common factor can be used to simplify 15/120?

• 5

• 15

• 3

• 10

After dividing 15/120 by 5, what is the next step?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 5

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What is the final simplified form of 15/120?

• 5/40

• 1/8

• 3/24

• 7/20

In the final example, what is the product of 7 and 5?

• 25

• 12

• 50

• 35

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

What is the simplified form of 35/100?

• 1/2

• 7/20

• 5/14

• 3/10