How do you become an expert at multiplying fractions?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

It is quickest to cancel first.

In 4/7 x 5/8 we can cancel the 4 and 8 making

1/7 x 5/2 = 5/7

If nothing will cancel, simply multiply top two numbers for numerator and bottom two for denominator.

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∙ 14y ago

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What is the definition of multiplying fractions?

definition of multiplying fractions?

what is the meaning of multiplying fractions and where the rules comes from?

Multiplying fractions is all about division

How is multiplying rational numbers like multiplying fractions and multiplying decimals?

Fractions and decimals are usually rational numbers. Besides, multiplying rational and irrational numbers is also similar.

What are the rules for multiplying fractions?

When multiplying 2 fractions, we multiply the two numerators together and the two denominators together.

How you use the algorithm when multiplying fractions by fractions?

step by step

How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?

if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply

How is dividing fractions similar to multiplying fractions?

It is similar because when you divide fractions you are technically multiplying the second number's reciprocal. (Turning the fraction the other way around)

How do you model fractions?

ny multiplying

Cn you help me with multiplying fractions?

No.

Do you need to have a reciprocal when multiplying fractions?

yes

When you are multiplying fractions do you find the common denominator?

What are you doing when you divide fractions?

Multiplying by a reciprocal

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