Mastering Multiplication and Division of Fractions

This video tutorial by Mr. Jay covers the essentials of multiplying and dividing fractions. It explains how to multiply fractions by fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers, and how to simplify results. The tutorial also covers dividing fractions using the keep, switch, flip method, and demonstrates cross cancellation to simplify problems. The video is structured with examples and explanations to help learners understand the concepts clearly.

What is the result of multiplying 7/9 by 2/3?

• 9/27

• 4/27

• 14/27

• 21/27

What is the simplified form of 18/40 when multiplied?

• 4/10

• 9/20

• 1/2

• 18/40

When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, what is the first step?

• Convert the whole number to a fraction by placing it over 1

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Flip the fraction and multiply

How do you divide 1/2 by 3 using the 'keep, switch, flip' method?

• Keep 3, switch to multiplication, flip 1/2 to 2/1

• Keep 1/2, switch to multiplication, flip 3 to 1/3 and multiply

• Keep 1/2, switch to division, flip 3 to 3/1

• Keep 1/2, switch to multiplication, flip 3 to 1/3

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

• 2/4

• 1/2

• 8

• 4

What is the result of dividing 7 by two-fifths?

• 17 and a half

• 35 over 2

• 14

• 3 and a half

When dividing a mixed number by a mixed number, what is the first step?

• Multiply directly

• Flip the second fraction

• Apply cross-cancellation

• Convert to improper fractions

What technique is used to simplify a division problem involving fractions before multiplying?

• Long division

• Cross-cancellation

• Cross-multiplication

• Fractional reduction

How many whole groups of 15 are in 64?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 4 and a remainder of 4

Why do we use the 'keep, switch, flip' method for division problems involving fractions?

• To convert fractions to whole numbers

• To multiply fractions directly

• To simplify the calculation

• To avoid division