Exploring Fraction Operations and Examples

This video tutorial covers the basics of fractions, including multiplication, division, and the addition and subtraction of fractions. It explains how to multiply fractions by multiplying across, how to divide fractions using the reciprocal method, and how to add and subtract fractions by finding a common denominator. The tutorial also includes examples and tips for simplifying fractions through cross cancelling.

How do you multiply fractions?

• Multiply straight across

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators and denominators

• Divide the numerators and denominators

What is the result of multiplying 2/7 by 4/3?

• 7/20

• 6/10

• 8/21

• 8/15

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the fractions

• Take the reciprocal of the second fraction

• Subtract the fractions

What is the result of dividing 1/2 by 3/4?

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 2/5

• 4/3

How do you find a common denominator for adding fractions?

• Multiply the numerators

• Find a multiple of the two denominators

• Divide the denominators

• Subtract the numerators

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

• 3/5

• 3/10

• 2/5

• 1/10

What is the common denominator for adding 3/7 and 2/3?

• 14

• 21

• 10

• 9

What is the result of subtracting 5/12 from 7/12?

• 4/12

• 2/12

• 1/12

• 3/12

What is the result of adding 3/8 and 6/8?

• 9/8

• 6/8

• 8/9

• 7/8

What is the result of subtracting 3/12 from 11/12?

• 6/12

• 7/12

• 5/12

• 8/12