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1) The document discusses multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. It provides examples and steps for multiplying proper fractions using cross-cancelling to simplify, as well as examples and steps for changing mixed numbers into improper fractions before multiplying. 2) The character Butsoy has reservations about fractions but begins to see their usefulness, especially when using techniques like cross-cancelling that make working with fractions easier. 3) Examples are provided to demonstrate multiplying fractions with and without cross-cancelling as well as multiplying mixed numbers after changing them to improper fractions. Readers are prompted to try sample problems applying the techniques.

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Multiplying Fractions Powerpoint (Autosaved)

1) The document discusses multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. It provides examples and steps for multiplying proper fractions using cross-cancelling to simplify, as well as examples and steps for changing mixed numbers into improper fractions before multiplying. 2) The character Butsoy has reservations about fractions but begins to see their usefulness, especially when using techniques like cross-cancelling that make working with fractions easier. 3) Examples are provided to demonstrate multiplying fractions with and without cross-cancelling as well as multiplying mixed numbers after changing them to improper fractions. Readers are prompted to try sample problems applying the techniques.

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Multiplying Fractions 101
When we multiply fractions,
we use the multiplication ×
symbol:

A raised dot: ∙
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Multiplying Fractions 101
Simplify
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Multiplying Fractions 101
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Multiplying Fractions 101
Practice changing mixed numbers
into improper fractions.
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denominator, add the numerator, and
place over the denominator.

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Part 1
Multiplying
Proper Fractions
Multiplying Fractions
To multiply
fractions:

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this somewhat
interesting. Continue,
please!

Always check to be sure is simplified!


the product is simplified!
Multiplying Fractions
Example 2: Example 3:

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simplify! mixed number!
Time to Show Your Stuff!
Multiply the following fractions.
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What’s the GCF of 2 and 8? 2
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Standard a side-by-side comparison
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method:
see how cross-cancelling makes
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Part 2
Multiplying
Mixed Numbers
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Before we can multiply mixed
numbers, we need to change them
into improper fractions.
Example 1:
Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Example 2:

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Multiply the following mixed numbers.

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So, how did it go with the mixed
numbers, Butsoy?
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I think I actually wanna
Fantastical! start becoming friends
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a little worried.

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And why’s that? Mr. Butsoy!

© Mike’s Math Mall

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