5.5
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Objective:
- To multiply and divide fractions.
Multiplying Fractions
1. Multiply the numerators.
2. Multiply the denominators.
3. Simplify!
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Multiply the fractions.
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
1. Write the mixed numbers as improper fractions.
2. Multiply the numerators.
3. Multiply the denominators.
4. Make improper fraction a mixed number and simplify!
Multiply the fractions.
What about a whole number multiplied by a fraction?