Multiplying Fractions
6th Grade•55 minutes
Learning Objective
I can multiply two fractions together.
Key Concepts
When multiplying fractions, you multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.
After multiplying fractions, you may need to simplify your answer by finding a common factor.
When multiplying fractions, you can sometimes cross-cancel to simplify before multiplying.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the first step when multiplying two fractions?
2. Calculate: 1/2 * 2/5
3. Is the following product in simplest form? 3/7 * 2/3 = 6/21
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Multiplying Fraction by Fraction
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