How to Cross Simplify Fractions Before Multiplying

What did Mr. J Divide 15 and 5 by?

(For your response, type in a number).

What did Mr. J Divide 14 and 16 by?

(For your response, type in a number).

Which Method do You Prefer for Multiplying Fractions?

• Cross Simplify First, then Multiply Across?

• Multiply Across First, then Simplify by using G.C.F(Greatest Common Factor) ?

What should you divide both 7's by? ​ (a)   ​

• 7
• -7
• 14
• 6

What should you put whole numbers over to make them a fraction?

(For your response, type in a number).

One last time...what number can you put underneath another number to turn it into a fraction?

• 1

• One

• Uno

• 

After Mr. J does the Texas Method, what number will be our denominator?

(Denominators are the bottom part of a fraction...)

What should you divide 20 and 5 by before multiplying across? ​ (a)  

• 5
• -5
• 9
• 4