Mastering Fraction Multiplication Techniques

This video provides a quick review of multiplying fractions, suitable for learners at various educational levels. It includes two examples: one involving the multiplication of two fractions and another involving a whole number and a fraction. The video also covers simplifying fractions and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, with a detailed recap of the conversion process.

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Subtract numerators

• Divide denominators

• Multiply across

• Add numerators

What is the product of 3/8 and 2/5?

• 3/20

• 6/40

• 1/4

• 2/13

How do you simplify the fraction 6/40?

• Divide by 6

• Divide by 3

• Divide by 4

• Divide by 2

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify 6/40?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

What is the simplified form of 6/40?

• 3/20

• 1/10

• 1/5

• 3/10

How do you convert a whole number into a fraction?

• Place over 1

• Divide by 1

• Multiply by 1

• Subtract 1

What is the result of multiplying 4 by 4/9?

• 16/9

• 1 7/9

• 4/36

• 8/18

How do you convert the improper fraction 16/9 to a mixed number?

• 2 7/9

• 1 6/9

• 1 7/9

• 1 8/9

What is the remainder when converting 16/9 to a mixed number?

• 7

• 9

• 8

• 6

What is the denominator in the mixed number form of 16/9?

• 16

• 7

• 1

• 9