Operations with Positive and Negative Fractions
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Objective
I can solve problems by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing positive and negative fractions.
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Key concepts
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To multiply fractions, you multiply the top numbers and then multiply the bottom numbers.
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When multiplying fractions, if you have more than two fractions, you multiply all the top numbers together, and then multiply all the bottom numbers together to get your answer.
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Multiplying fractions is like taking a part of another part; the word "of" can replace "times" in word problems.
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Practice
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What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?
Calculate: 1/5 * 2/3
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“Solve: -⅔ × ⅚. Show your work.”
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