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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)

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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)


When you are multiplying fractions do you need like denominators?

No.


You read on the fraction chart that the proper shape for multiplying fractions is fraction form what does that mean?

In the context of multiplying fractions, the term "proper shape" refers to the format in which the fractions are written before performing the multiplication operation. When multiplying fractions, it is essential to ensure that the fractions are in their simplest form, with no mixed numbers or improper fractions. This simplifies the calculation process and allows for easier manipulation of the numerators and denominators during multiplication. Therefore, maintaining the fractions in fraction form ensures accuracy and efficiency in the multiplication process.


What is an common multiple of the denominators for two or more fractions?

Multiplying the denominators together of two or more unlike fractions will get you a common multiple.


How is dividing fraction different then multiplying?

Dividing fractions involves flipping the second fraction (taking its reciprocal) and then multiplying. For example, to divide ( \frac{a}{b} ) by ( \frac{c}{d} ), you convert it to ( \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c} ). In contrast, multiplying fractions directly involves multiplying the numerators and the denominators together without any changes. Thus, while both operations involve fractions, the process and the mathematical rules applied are distinctly different.

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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 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


What is a general rule for multiplying two integers with the Same sign?

The answer is a positive number.


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


Do you need to have a reciprocal when multiplying fractions?

yes