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First line them up. Its jsut like normal multiplication. Mulitply them across as they are. Simplify the answer when done.
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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 of fractions simialar to dividing of fractions?
In multiplication and division of fractions, both involve multiplication. This is their similarity. In multiplication of fractions, multiply the numerator by the numerator of the other fraction and the denominator by the denominator of the other fraction. Example: 1/2 * 2/3 = 2/6 In division of fractions, reciprocate the divisor then follow the step in multiplying fractions. Example: 1/2 ÷ 2/3 = 1/2 * 3/2 = 3/4
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
How you use the algorithm when multiplying fractions by fractions?
step by step
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 are the steps to multiplying rational numbers?
Step 1 Make the whole number a fraction by making it ?/1 Step 2 Make the mixed number a improper fraction by multiplying the denominator by the whole number and then adding the numerator and putting that on top of the original denominator. Step 3 SOLVE using basic multiplying fractions rules Step 4 SIMPLIFY
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 is multiplying of fractions simialar to dividing of fractions?
In multiplication and division of fractions, both involve multiplication. This is their similarity. In multiplication of fractions, multiply the numerator by the numerator of the other fraction and the denominator by the denominator of the other fraction. Example: 1/2 * 2/3 = 2/6 In division of fractions, reciprocate the divisor then follow the step in multiplying fractions. Example: 1/2 ÷ 2/3 = 1/2 * 3/2 = 3/4
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
When you are multiplying fractions do you need like denominators?
No.
