This document provides instructions and examples for multiplying and reducing fractions. It explains that to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators and reduce to lowest terms. It also notes that to reduce fractions, divide both the top and bottom numbers by the same factor. Examples are given of reducing fractions to lowest terms and multiplying fractions, including using "of" to indicate multiplication between fractions.
1. lesson 29.notebook November 13, 2012
Lesson 29:
FYI -
*To multiply fractions...
multiply numerators
multiply denominators
reduce or put in lowest terms
**To reduce fractions...
Divide both the top & bottom by the same factor
***To convert a whole number to a fraction...put it over 1
****"OF" means "multiply"!!
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Lesson 29 Examples:
Reduce each fraction.
A) 9
12
B) 6
24
C) 18
36
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D) 5/6 x 6/5
E) 1/2 x 4/5
F) 1/4 x 2/3
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G) 2/3 of 3/4
H) 1/2 of 4/9
I) 2 x 5/6
J) 1/8 x 4
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