Order of Operations with Fractions Explained

This video tutorial covers the order of operations with fractions, starting with a review of BODMAS/BIDMAS rules. It explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, emphasizing the importance of common denominators for addition and subtraction. The tutorial provides step-by-step examples to illustrate these concepts, encouraging viewers to practice and review the material for better understanding.

What is the first step in the order of operations?

• Multiplication

• Brackets

• Addition

• Division

When adding or subtracting fractions, what must be the same?

• Denominators

• Whole numbers

• Mixed numbers

• Numerators

How do you multiply fractions?

• Subtract the numerators and denominators

• Divide the numerators and denominators

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Add the numerators and denominators

What is the additional step when dividing fractions?

• Flip the second fraction and then multiply

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Subtract the fractions first

• Add the fractions first

In the example 1/2 + 1/4 * 3/5, which operation should be performed first?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the result of 2/3 * 4/5?

• 4/15

• 8/15

• 2/5

• 6/15

How do you handle different denominators when adding fractions?

• Subtract the denominators

• Add the numerators directly

• Find the lowest common multiple

• Ignore the denominators

What is the simplified form of 40/30?

• 4/3

• 2/3

• 1 and 1/3

• 1 and 2/3

In the final example, what is the lowest common multiple of 15 and 10?

• 20

• 30

• 35

• 25

What is the result of 2/5 divided by 3/4?

• 5/8

• 8/15

• 3/5

• 4/3