Mastering Multiplying Fractions

How can a whole number be represented as a fraction?

• By dividing it by 1

• By dividing it by 2

• By adding 1 to it

• By multiplying it by 1

What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

• Divide the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

• Add the numerators

• Subtract the denominators

What is the product of 3 and 2 in the numerator?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

What is the product of 1 and 15 in the denominator?

• 15

• 12

• 18

• 10

What common factor do 6 and 15 share?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the simplified form of 6 divided by 3?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the simplified form of 15 divided by 3?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 3

What is the shortcut method used to simplify fractions before multiplying?

• Simplifying the whole numbers

• Simplifying the numerators

• Simplifying the denominators

• Simplifying the diagonals

What is the simplified form of 3 divided by 3?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

What is the final answer when 3/1 is multiplied by 2/15 using the shortcut method?

• 4/5

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 1/5