1. Section 5.5
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2. Multiplying Fractions and Mixed numbers
To Multiply fractions, you multiply their numerators and multiply their denominators.
Example: 7 x 2 =14
Must reduce if possible:7/12

3. More examples: 1. 3/5 x ¼ Answer: 3/20 2. 5/6 x 4/5 Answer: 2/3

4. More examples- Find each product
Answer: 1
5. ½ x 2/3
Answer: 1/3
6. ¾ x 2/5
Answer: 3/10

5. Multiplying Mixed numbers
Step one: change to improper fractions.
(5x2+3=13) 13/5 (2x4+1=9) 9/2
Step 2: multiply fractions
x 9 = 13x9= 117
x2= 10
Step 3: Reduce 11 7/10

6. More examples
3 4/9 x 2 ¼
Answer:7 ¾
4 3/8 x 16
Answer: 70

7. What is 3/7 of 28? The word of means multiply! 3/7 x 28 3 x 28 7 1
3x28= 84
7 x 1= 7
Reduce: 84divided by 7 = 12

8. Assignment:
Worksheet 5.5
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