Multiplying Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

Front

What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

Back

1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

Front

What is the product of 2/5 and 3/4?

Back

2/5 x 3/4 = 6/20, which simplifies to 3/10.

Front

What is 3/4 x 2/3?

Back

3/4 x 2/3 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What is the product of 5/6 and 1/2?

Back

5/6 x 1/2 = 5/12.

Front

If you multiply a fraction by 1, what happens?

Back

The fraction remains the same because multiplying by 1 does not change its value.

Front

What is the product of 2/3 and 3/5?

Back

2/3 x 3/5 = 6/15, which simplifies to 2/5.

Front

What is 4/9 x 3/2?

Back

4/9 x 3/2 = 12/18, which simplifies to 2/3.

Front

What is the product of 1/4 and 1/2?

Back

1/4 x 1/2 = 1/8.