Multiplying Fractions

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How do you multiply two fractions together?
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Multiply the numerators together and then multiply the denominators together.
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What is the result of 1/2 multiplied by 3/4?
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3/8
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Why do you not need a common denominator to multiply fractions?
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Because you multiply straight across the numerators and denominators.
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What is 5/6 multiplied by 2/9?
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5/27
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If you multiply a fraction by 1, what is the result?
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The original fraction.
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What is 2/3 × 3/5 in simplest form?
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2/5
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What happens when you multiply a fraction by 0?
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The result is 0.
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Multiply -2/3 by 1/4, what is the result?
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-2/12 or -1/6
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What is a reciprocal?
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A reciprocal is the inverse of a fraction, switching the numerator and denominator.
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Why is finding the reciprocal useful in division?
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It allows division of fractions to be converted into multiplication.
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How do you multiply mixed numbers?
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Convert to improper fractions, multiply, and simplify if possible.
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If you multiply 3/4 by 4/3, what result do you get?
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1
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Multiplying a fraction and a whole number: 5 × 1/2. What's the answer?
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5/2 or 2 1/2
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Multiply 7/8 by 4/7. What do you obtain?
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1/2
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Does the order matter when multiplying fractions?
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No, it does not matter.
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