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Multiply Fractions
Question | Answer |
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What are the steps for multiplying fractions? Hint: ISMS | Change to improper fractions, simplify, multiply fractions, then simplify again. |
What does it mean to cross-simplify? | Simplify a top and a bottom part of the fraction. Example 2/10 and 2/20 becomes 1/5 and 1/10. |
1 2/5 X 5 5/6 = | 8 1/6 |
Simplify 49/6 | 8 1/6 |
Step 1: | Improper Fraction |
Step 2: | Simplify |
Step 3: | Multiply |
Step 4: | Simplify |
3/4 x 4/5 | 3/5 |