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Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 1

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6. Multiply Fractions

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Exercise 2 Page 314

Multiply both the numerators and the denominators.

2/9

Practice makes perfect

When we multiply fractions, we need to remember that the product of two fractions is equal to the product of the numerators divided by the product of the denominators. Let's find the given product!

-1/4 * ( - 8/9 )

MultNegNegOnePar

- a(- b)=a* b

1/4 * 8/9

Multiply fractions

1* 8/4* 9

SplitIntoFactors

Split into factors

1* 2* 4/4* 9

CancelCommonFac

Cancel out common factors

1 * 2* 4/4* 9

Simplify quotient

1* 2/9

Multiply

2/9

Subchapter links

Guided Practice p.314

Independent Practice p.315-316

H.O.T. Problems p.316

Standardized Test Practice p.316-318

Extra Practice p.317

Common Core Review p.318