Applying Order of Operations with Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to solve a math problem involving fractions, focusing on the order of operations. It covers the multiplication of fractions, finding a common denominator for addition, and simplifying the result. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of performing multiplication before addition when no parentheses are present.

What is the first step in solving a problem with multiple operations?

• Perform operations from left to right

• Perform multiplication and division first

• Perform subtraction first

• Perform addition first

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

• Divide them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them together

• Add them together

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 7/9?

• 1/18

• 1/9

• 7/18

• 7/9

After multiplying 1/2 by 7/9, what is the next step?

• Simplify the fraction

• Find a common denominator

• Rewrite the problem

• Add the fractions

What is the least common denominator of 5/6 and 7/18?

• 12

• 6

• 24

• 18

How do you convert 5/6 to have a denominator of 18?

• Multiply by 2/2

• Multiply by 3/3

• Multiply by 6/6

• Multiply by 9/9

What is 5/6 converted to a fraction with a denominator of 18?

• 20/18

• 5/18

• 15/18

• 10/18

What is the sum of 15/18 and 7/18?

• 18/18

• 15/18

• 20/18

• 22/18

What is the simplified form of 22/18?

• 11/9

• 22/9

• 10/9

• 9/11

What is the final simplified result of the problem?

• 7/18

• 15/18

• 11/9

• 22/18