Multiply and Dividing Fractions

When multiplying fractions, you -

• multiply the numerators & multiply the denominators

• keep change flip

• find common denominators

• do not have to reduce

What answer do I get when I multiply any fraction times its reciprocal?

• 1

• 0

• no answer

How do I MULTIPLY fractions?

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply straight across

• Keep change flip

In the equation shown, what is the value of N ?
 ⅙ ÷ 2 = N

• 1/3

• 12

• 1/2

• 1/12

When dividing a WHOLE NUMBER by a UNIT FRACTION, your answer will always be a...

• Whole Number

• Unit Fraction

You get a fraction answer that isn't listed as one of your choices. You don't have a calculator to use to simplify. What should you do?

• Cry

• Guess

• Cross Multiply your answer with the choices to see which is equivalent

• Pick the answer choice that is closest to the answer you got

3 x 4/5

• 1 and 2/3

• 2 and 2/5

• 1 and 1/5

• 20

2/3 x 4

• 2 and 2/3

• 4 and 1/3

• 5

• 25

What equation does this model represent?

• 3 + 2/3

• 3 + 1/2

• 3 x 2/3

• 3 x 1/2

What is the product of 2/3 x 6?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5