Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers Explained

In this video tutorial, students learn how to multiply fractions and mixed numbers. The teacher provides examples of multiplying fractions by fractions and whole numbers by mixed numbers. The use of multiplication charts is demonstrated to help visualize the process. Simplifying fractions using the greatest common factor is also covered, along with converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Add the numerators

• Multiply straight across

• Subtract the denominators

• Divide the fractions

When multiplying 4/9 by 2/8, what is the product of the numerators?

• 4

• 8

• 6

• 2

How can a multiplication chart help in multiplying fractions?

• It helps in finding the product of numbers

• It helps in subtracting fractions

• It helps in dividing fractions

• It helps in adding fractions

What is the product of 9 and 8 using a multiplication chart?

• 64

• 72

• 90

• 81

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 8 and 72?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

What is the simplified form of 8/72?

• 1/9

• 1/6

• 1/8

• 1/7

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

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Add 1 to the numerator

• Use the same value with a denominator of 1

What is the improper fraction form of 3 1/2?

• 8/2

• 7/2

• 6/2

• 5/2

What is the product of 5 and 7/2?

• 35/2

• 30/2

• 25/2

• 20/2

How do you convert 35/2 to a mixed number?

• Multiply 35 by 2

• Subtract 2 from 35

• Divide 35 by 2

• Divide 35 by 3