L7-2 Notes:

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Chapter 7

• L7-2 Notes
• Multiplying Fractions

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Multiplying Fractions

• To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators
  and multiply the denominators. Then simplify.

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Examples

• Multiply. Write in simplest form.
• 1.
• 2.

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Multiply Fractions and Whole Numbers

• To multiply a fraction and a whole number, first
  write the whole number as a fraction.

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Examples

• Multiply. Write in simplest form.
• 1.
• 2.

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Simplifying Before Multiplying

• If the numerators and the denominators have a
  common factor, you can simplify before you
  multiply.

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Examples

• Multiply. Write in simplest form.
• 1.
• 2.

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On Your Own

• Multiply. Write in simplest form.
• 1.
• 2.
• 3.

             
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Chapter 7

• L7-3 Notes
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers

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Multiplying Mixed Numbers

• To multiply mixed numbers, write the mixed
  numbers as improper fractions, cross simplify,
  and multiply as with fractions.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Examples

• Multiply. Write in simplest form.
• 1.
• 2.

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On Your Own

• Multiply. Write in simplest form.
• 1.
• 2.
• 3.