Mastering Multiplication of Proper Fractions and Mixed Numbers

This video tutorial covers the multiplication of fractions, including basic fraction multiplication, cross cancelling, and multiplying mixed numbers. It explains how to convert mixed numbers and whole numbers into improper fractions for multiplication. The tutorial also includes a practice problem to reinforce the concepts learned.

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

• 1/12

• 2/7

• 2/12

• 1/6

Can the fraction 2/12 be reduced further, and if so, what is its simplest form?

• 1/6

• 1/12

• No, it's already in simplest form

• 2/12

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Cross-cancelling

• Multiplying the numerators together

• Adding the fractions

• Reducing the fractions

What does cross-cancelling involve in fraction multiplication?

• Multiplying the denominators first

• Reducing fractions before multiplying

• Adding fractions before multiplying

• Subtracting one fraction from another

How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions for multiplication?

• Add the numerator to the product of the whole number and the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

• Divide the whole number by the numerator

What is the final form of the product when multiplying 2 and 1/4 by 1 and 2/3?

• 3 3/4

• 4 1/4

• 3 3/4

• 3 3/4

How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

• Convert the whole number to an improper fraction

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Divide the whole number by the denominator

What is the result of multiplying 7 by 1/3?

• 2 1/3

• 7/3

• 21/3

• 2/10

What is the simplified form of 7/3?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 3 1/7

• 2 1/3

What is the correct answer to the practice problem 'multiply 2 FS * 38'?

• 3/2

• 3/2

• 3/8

• 3/2