Mastering Multiplication of Fractions

What is the first step when multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

What is 6 times 1/3?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Why does the value decrease when multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than one?

• Because fractions are always smaller than whole numbers

• Because multiplying by a fraction less than one reduces the value

• Because fractions are negative numbers

• Because the whole number is divided by the fraction

What is the improper fraction result of 12 times 3/5?

• 24/5

• 15/5

• 12/5

• 36/5

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

What is the mixed number form of 36/5?

• 6 and 1/5

• 7 and 1/5

• 7 and 2/5

• 8 and 1/5

What is the result of 3/4 times 2/3?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/2

What is the greatest common factor of 6 and 12?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 6

What is the simplified form of 6/12?

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

What is the result of 1/7 times 2/3?

• 1/21

• 2/21

• 4/21

• 3/21