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6-3 Multiplying Fractions (Pages 284–288)
To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.
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For fractions and , where b 0 and d 0, .
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If fractions have common factors in the numerators and denominators, you can
simplify before you multiply.
Multiplying
Fractions
EXAMPLES
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A Solve x 2
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B Solve y 1
2
x 5
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4
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y 4
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3 2/
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12
or 53
15
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The GCF of 2 and 4 is 2. Divide 2 and 4 by 2.
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3
or 25
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Try These Together
Solve each equation. Write the solution in simplest form.
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35 12 g
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3. c 5 4 3
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PRACTICE
Solve each equation. Write the solution in simplest form.
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6. m 18 3
7. 5 a
15 8. n 3 2 9. 4k
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10. p 3 B
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14. What is
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of 42?
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15. Standardized Test Practice Jemeal has $75 to go shopping. She
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spends of her money on CDs and on food at the food court.
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About how much money does she have left?
A $54
B $41
C $33
D $24
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