Butterfly Method for Adding Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to perform operations with three or more fractions using the butterfly method. It emphasizes the importance of combining fractions two at a time and following the order of operations. The tutorial demonstrates the process of adding fractions, converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, and simplifying results. Key points are reviewed to reinforce understanding.

What is the first step when dealing with operations involving more than two fractions?

• Ignore the order of operations

• Combine all fractions at once

• Combine two fractions at a time

• Use a calculator for all steps

Which method is highlighted as an easier way to add fractions?

• Butterfly method

• Long division method

• Subtraction method

• Cross-multiplication method

What is the first step in the butterfly method?

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the denominators

• Cross-multiply diagonally

• Subtract the denominators

What is the result of cross-multiplying 1 and 3 in the butterfly method?

• 8

• 4

• 12

• 3

What is the result of cross-multiplying 4 and 2 in the butterfly method?

• 12

• 8

• 10

• 6

What is the result of adding 3 and 8 in the butterfly method?

• 10

• 9

• 11

• 12

What is the final step in the butterfly method?

• Divide the cross-multiplied results

• Multiply the cross-multiplied results

• Subtract the cross-multiplied results

• Add the cross-multiplied results

After adding the first two fractions, what is the next step?

• Add the result to the third fraction

• Subtract the third fraction

• Multiply the result by the third fraction

• Divide the result by the third fraction

What is the result of multiplying 12 and 8 in the butterfly method?

• 36

• 88

• 96

• 124

What is the sum of 88 and 36 in the process?

• 96

• 7

• 124

• 11