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Tricks for Multiplying and Dividing Fractions with Mixed Numbers

Tricks for Multiplying and Dividing Fractions with Mixed Numbers

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS
5.NF.B.6, 6.NS.A.1, 7.NS.A.2A

Standards-aligned

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.5.NF.B.6
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CCSS.6.NS.A.1
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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A
Jimmy Chang explains tricks for multiplying and dividing fractions with mixed numbers. The key trick is to convert mixed numbers into improper fractions, simplifying the process. He provides examples for both multiplication and division, emphasizing the importance of using the reciprocal when dividing.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in handling multiplication and division of mixed numbers?

Convert to improper fractions

Simplify the fractions

Multiply the numerators

Add the fractions

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When multiplying 1 and 3/5 by 2 and 1/7, what is the improper fraction of 1 and 3/5?

15/7

3/8

5/8

8/5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after converting mixed numbers to improper fractions for multiplication?

Divide the fractions

Convert back to mixed numbers

Add the fractions

Cross simplify before multiplying

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the multiplication of 8/5 and 15/7, which numbers are cross-simplified?

8 and 15

5 and 15

5 and 7

8 and 7

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 8/5 by 15/7 after simplification?

24/7

120/35

40/21

24/35

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you handle division of mixed numbers like 4 and 3/4 divided by 1 and 1/5?

Subtract the fractions

Multiply directly

Simplify the divisor

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 1 and 1/5 when converting for division?

5/1

6/5

5/6

1/6

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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