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To multiply fractions you multiply both numerators (the top numbers) and both denominators (the bottom numbers) to get your answer.
For example:
1/4 x 2/3 = (1 x 2) / (4 x 3) = 2/12 (or 1/6)
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What is a general rule for multiplying fractions and whole numbers?
A general rule for multiplying fractions: You shall not multiply the denominator by the whole number,only the numerator.Another rule is you shall make the whole number as a fraction by putting the whole number as the numerator and 1 as the denominator before multiplying it.
What are the rules for multiplying fractions?
When multiplying 2 fractions, we multiply the two numerators together and the two denominators together.
How is multiplying mixed numbers different than multiplying fractions?
if you have mixed numbers you make them into improper fractions before you multiply
Is it necessary to cross multiply when multiplying fractions?
No.
When you are multiplying fractions do you find the common denominator?
no
What is a general rule for multiplying fractions and whole numbers?
A general rule for multiplying fractions: You shall not multiply the denominator by the whole number,only the numerator.Another rule is you shall make the whole number as a fraction by putting the whole number as the numerator and 1 as the denominator before multiplying it.
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)
Cn you help me with multiplying fractions?
No.
How do you model fractions?
ny multiplying
What is the general rule for multiplying fractions?
The product of two fractions is equal to the two numerators multiplied together divided by the two denominators multiplied together. (a/x) * (b/y) = (a * b) / (x * y)
When you are multiplying fractions do you need like denominators?
No.
