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There are places where this term is used.
1st- to compare fractions across an equals you are multiplying each side by the product of the denominators. It looks like you multiply the numerator of the left side times the denominator of the right and put that product on the left side.
Multiply the numerator of the left times the denominator of the right and put that on the right. In algebra this is good when looking for an unknown.
2nd- when comparing fractions to see which one is bigger you can multiply up from the denominator to the other numerator and compare these numbers to see which one is bigger.
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What is the definition of multiplying fractions?
definition of multiplying fractions?
What is an algorithm for multiplying fractions?
Multiply straight across and cross reduce when necessary
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.
When multiplying fractions do you times the denominators if they are the same?
no you do not
Do you need to change the denominator when multiplying fractions?
No.
