Understanding Multiplication and Division of Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to multiply and divide fractions using examples. It begins with multiplying fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators directly. The tutorial then covers dividing fractions by changing the division sign to multiplication and flipping the second fraction. It also includes simplifying fractions and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers.

What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

• Subtract the denominators

• Divide the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

• Add the numerators

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

When dividing fractions, what should you do with the second fraction?

• Subtract it from the first fraction

• Add it to the first fraction

• Flip it and multiply

• Leave it unchanged

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

What operation is performed after flipping the second fraction in division?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

How do you simplify an improper fraction?

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What is the result of converting 3/2 into a mixed number?

• 1 and 2/3

• 3 and 1/2

• 1 and 1/2

• 2 and 1/2