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how to get the answer when you need to multiply fractions?
Angel Valdez-Ramirez
Butterfly or cross multiply method the nominator of the first fraction times the denominator of the second and vise versa.
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Do you need a common denominator to multiply fractions?
No.
Do you need a common denomaitor when you multiply fractions?
No.
Do you still cross multiply when you have like fractions?
You do not need to.
Do you need common denomonators when mutiplying fractions?
No, you do not need to find a common denominator when multiplying fractions. To multiply fractions, you simply multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. However, finding a common denominator can be helpful when simplifying the resulting fraction.
Do you need a common denominator for all fractions before doing the order of operations?
You DO need a common denominator to add, subtract, or compare fractions. You DO NOT need a common denominator to multiply or divide fractions.
Do you need to find a common denominator when you multiply fractions why or why not?
one-sixth
What does it mean to multiply and divide fractions?
multiply and divide fractions!-.-
When you multiply two fractions do you need to find a common deniminator first?
No. Fractions don't need the same denominator in order to multiply them. The numerator of their product is simply the product of their numerators, and the denominator of their product is just the product of their denominators.
How can you use models to multiply fractions?
No, you cannot use models to multiply fractions!!
How do you find volume with fractions?
You multiply the fractions
How do you subtract two fractions?
You have to find a common denominator, multiply them, subtract them and then simplify if you need to.
Do you need common denominators when subtracting fractions?
Yes. You need common denominators if you want to:Add fractionsSubtract fractionsCompare fractions ("which is larger?")You do not need common denominators to multiply or divide fractions. Thus, in the case of fractions, multiplication and division is actually easier than addition and subtraction.
