Mastering Cross Simplification in Fraction Multiplication

What is the main purpose of using cross simplification in fraction multiplication?

• To make the fractions larger

• To make the multiplication process easier

• To change the fractions to decimals

• To add the fractions together

According to the cross simplification rule, which numbers can be simplified together?

• Only the numerators

• Any number on the top with any number on the bottom

• Only the same numbers

• Only the denominators

What does the commutative property of multiplication allow you to do?

• Divide fractions in any order

• Multiply fractions in any order

• Subtract fractions in any order

• Add fractions in any order

How can the expression 8/16 * 9/15 be rewritten using the commutative property?

• 8/16 * 15/9

• 9/16 * 8/15

• 8/15 * 9/16

• 16/8 * 15/9

What is the simplified form of the fraction 8/16?

• 1/2

• 2/1

• 8/1

• 16/8

What is the simplified form of the fraction 9/15?

• 3/5

• 5/3

• 9/3

• 15/9

What is the final simplified result of multiplying 8/16 by 9/15?

• 1/5

• 3/10

• 5/3

• 10/3

In the final review, what is the result of cross simplifying 8 and 16?

• 8 and 8

• 16 and 8

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 1

In the final review, what is the result of cross simplifying 9 and 15?

• 5 and 3

• 15 and 9

• 3 and 5

• 9 and 3

What is the final answer obtained after cross simplification in the review section?

• 10/3

• 5/3

• 3/10

• 1/5