5th Grade Multiplying Fractions

Front

When you multiply fractions, what do you do with the numerators?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.

Front

What happens to the value when you multiply a fraction by a number greater than 1?

Back

The value increases.

Front

What happens to the value when you multiply a fraction by a number less than 1?

Back

The value decreases.

Front

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 3/4?

Back

3/8

Front

How do you convert a mixed number like 3 1/4 to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: (3*4)+1 = 13, so 13/4.

Front

In the fraction 3/4, what is the numerator?

Back

3

Front

In the fraction 3/4, what is the denominator?

Back

4

Front

What is an improper fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators.