How to Multiply Negative Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions with positive and negative signs. It covers the rules for multiplying fractions with the same and different signs, emphasizing that the product of two fractions with the same sign is positive, while the product of fractions with different signs is negative. The tutorial also discusses the placement of negative signs in fractions and demonstrates how to simplify the results. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, including cross-canceling techniques for simplification.

What is the result when you multiply two positive fractions?

• A negative fraction

• A positive fraction

• Zero

• An undefined value

When multiplying two negative fractions, what will the product be?

• Undefined

• Positive

• Zero

• Negative

Where can the negative sign be placed in a fraction to indicate the entire fraction is negative?

• Only in the denominator

• To the left of the fraction

• All of the above

• Only in the numerator

What happens if a negative sign is placed in both the numerator and the denominator?

• The fraction becomes undefined

• The fraction becomes positive

• The fraction becomes zero

• The fraction remains negative

What is the result of multiplying a positive fraction by a negative fraction?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

Before multiplying a fraction by a mixed number, what should you do?

• Subtract the mixed number from the fraction

• Add the mixed number to the fraction

• Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

• Convert the mixed number to a decimal

What is the result when the numerator and denominator of a fraction are equal?

• Zero

• One

• Negative one

• Undefined