Multiplying Fractions

The video tutorial covers the basics of fractions, using a candy bar analogy to explain the concept. It then delves into multiplying fractions, demonstrating the process with examples. The tutorial also covers simplifying fractions to their lowest terms and addresses how to handle negative fractions. The session concludes with a reminder to always write fractions in their simplest form.

What is a fraction?

• A whole number

• A decimal number

• A part over a whole

• A percentage

If you have half a candy bar and split it into four equal parts, what fraction of the whole candy bar is each part?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/16

• 1/8

How do you multiply two fractions?

• Multiply the numerators and add the denominators

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Add the numerators and denominators

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

• 2/12

• 1/6

• 2/3

• 1/12

What is the lowest term of the fraction 2/12?

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 1/12

• 2/3

What happens when you multiply a negative fraction by a positive number?

• The result is positive

• The result is negative

• The result is zero

• The result is a whole number

Where should the negative sign be placed in a fraction?

• Either in the numerator or denominator

• In both the numerator and denominator

• Only in the denominator

• Only in the numerator