Multiplying Fractions with Cross-Canceling Techniques

What fraction of players from Team A play both offense and defense?

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/3

What is the first step in the traditional method of multiplying fractions?

• Multiply the denominators

• Identify common factors

• Multiply the numerators

• Simplify the fraction

What does cross canceling involve?

• Converting fractions to decimals

• Multiplying across numerators and denominators

• Factoring out common elements before multiplying

• Adding numerators

In the example, what is the simplified form of 3/9 after cross canceling?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/1

What is the simplified result of multiplying 3/9 by 4/8 using cross canceling?

• 1/2

• 1/6

• 1/8

• 1/4

What is the first step in cross canceling?

• Multiply the numerators

• Simplify the denominators

• Factor out common elements

• Add the fractions

What is the result when you multiply 4 by 3/5 without simplifying?

• 12/5

• 7/5

• 12/20

• 3/5

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add 1 to the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What is the final mixed number result for the fraction 20/3?

• 6 2/3

• 7 1/3

• 5 2/3

• 6 1/2

How many more players play both ways on Team B than on Team A?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12