Classwork: Multiplying Fraction

Front

What is the process to multiply two fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.

Front

If Craig has 20 pieces of paper and uses 2/5 of it, how much paper has he used?

Back

8 pieces of paper.

Front

Louise is walking 12 miles and has completed \(\frac{3}{4}\) of the distance. How many miles has she walked?

Back

9 miles (or \(\frac{36}{4}\)).

Front

What is the product of \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{9}{2}\)?

Back

6.

Front

What is the product of \(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{6}\)?

Back

\(\frac{1}{12}\) (simplified).

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To reduce it to its lowest terms.

Front

What is a numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number that represents how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is a denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number that represents the total number of equal parts.

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators.