Leftover Pizza (Multiply a fraction by a fraction using multiplication formula)

The video tutorial explains how to solve a problem involving leftover pizza by finding a fraction of a fraction. It introduces the concept of multiplying fractions, emphasizing that 'of' implies multiplication. The tutorial demonstrates the process of multiplying fractions by multiplying the numerators and denominators directly, using the example of 1/2 of 3/4, which results in 3/8. The lesson concludes with a summary of the multiplication process.

What operation should be used to find a fraction of another amount?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

When multiplying fractions, what is the first step?

• Find a common denominator

• Multiply the numerators

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

How do you multiply the denominators of two fractions?

• Divide them

• Subtract them

• Multiply them directly

• Add them together

What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

• 3/8

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 1/4

What fraction of the whole pizza did Serena's mother pack for lunch?

• 3/4

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 1/4