Multiplying Fractions

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Objective

I can multiply fractions by fractions.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    When multiplying fractions, you multiply straight across, so numerator times numerator and denominator times denominator.

  2. 2

    To rewrite a whole number as a fraction, put the whole number over one, then multiply straight across.

  3. 3

    To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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Practice

3 questions

1

What is the first step when multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

2

Solve: 2/3 * 5/7. Express your answer in simplest form.

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Exit ticket

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What is the product of ⅖ and ¾? Simplify your answer.

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