5 Steps to Multiply Rational Numbers in Fraction Form | Grade 7 Math | 7.NS.A.2 💚

In this math video we will learn 5 steps to multiply rational numbers in fraction form.

Step 1: Determine the SIGN of the product. Write +/- in Step 5 Box. Same Signs - The product of two values with the SAME sign will ALWAYS be POSITIVE. Different Signs - The product of two values with DIFFERENT signs will ALWAYS be NEGATIVE.
Step 2: If necessary, write mixed numbers as improper fractions.
Step 3: Multiply the numerators.
Step 4: Multiply the denominators.
Step 5: If necessary, simplify the fraction.

We will practice by completing four multiplication problems - a positive times a positive, a positive times a negative, a negative times a positive and a negative times a negative.