Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Front

What do you always have to do after you multiply fractions?

Back

Simplify.

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How do you Multiply Fractions?

Back

Multiply straight across.

Front

What does KFC stand for in Mr. Shirah's 6th Grade Math class?

Back

Keep, Flip, Change.

Front

How do you change an improper fraction into a mixed number?

Back

Divide.

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

Keep, Flip, Change (Keep the first fraction, Flip the second fraction, Change the division to multiplication).

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the denominators.

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What do you do if you have a mixed number to multiply?

Back

Convert it to an improper fraction first.