Mastering Multiplication of Proper and Improper Fractions

This video tutorial from Funza Academy covers the basics of fractions, including how to read them and the terms used for their components. It explains the difference between proper and improper fractions and provides examples. The video then demonstrates how to multiply fractions, including both proper and improper fractions, and how to simplify the results. The tutorial concludes with examples of multiplying mixed fractions and emphasizes the importance of simplification.

What is the term for the number above the fraction bar?

• Denominator

• Forward Slash

• Fraction Bar

• Numerator

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

• The whole

• A part of the whole

• The numerator

• The fraction bar

Which of the following is a proper fraction?

• 19/5

• 5/5

• 7/3

• 3/4

What is the term for fractions where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator?

• Proper fractions

• Improper fractions

• Mixed fractions

• Equivalent fractions

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Simplify the fractions

• Multiply the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

• Find common factors

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 and 2/5?

• 1/5

• 2/10

• 1/10

• 2/5

How do you simplify the fraction 3/6?

• By dividing both by 2

• By adding 3 to both numerator and denominator

• By finding common factors and canceling them

• By multiplying both by 2

What is the simplified form of 2/10?

• 2/2

• 2/5

• 1/5

• 1/10

What is the result of multiplying -1/3 and 9/16?

• 9/48

• -9/48

• 3/16

• -3/16

How can the number 3 be written as a fraction?

• 1/3

• 3/1

• 3/3

• 3/0