Simplifying and Multiplying Fractions

This video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators. It provides examples of multiplying fractions and demonstrates how to simplify the results. The tutorial also offers tips for faster fraction reduction and advanced techniques for simplification.

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Divide the numerators and denominators

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators and denominators

What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 5/7?

• 9/28

• 20/21

• 15/28

• 12/35

How can you simplify the fraction 12/40?

• Divide both by 5

• Divide both by 3

• Divide both by 4

• Divide both by 2

What is the simplified form of 12/40?

• 6/20

• 3/10

• 4/10

• 5/12

What is an alternative way to simplify fractions faster?

• Multiply the numbers

• Break down the numbers into factors

• Subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers

What is the result of multiplying 5/6 by 4/9?

• 15/36

• 8/21

• 20/54

• 10/27

Which numbers can be used to simplify 24/63?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 4

What is the simplified form of 24/63?

• 6/17

• 9/24

• 8/21

• 7/18

What is the result of multiplying 7/12 by 9/10?

• 21/40

• 63/120

• 18/35

• 15/28

How can you simplify a fraction using cancellation?

• Cancel numbers that are both in the numerator

• Cancel numbers that are neither in the numerator nor the denominator

• Cancel numbers that are both in the denominator

• Cancel numbers that are one in the numerator and one in the denominator