Calculating Oil and Fractions

This math tutorial covers solving story problems involving fraction multiplication. It includes two examples: calculating the amount of oil needed for a recipe and determining the distance run at a given speed. The tutorial explains converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, multiplying fractions, and simplifying results through cancellation.

What is the first step in solving Janice's recipe problem?

• Divide the oil by the number of servings.

• Convert the servings to a decimal.

• Multiply the servings by the oil per serving.

• Add the servings together.

What is the first step in solving Janice's recipe problem?

• Convert the servings to a decimal.

• Multiply the servings by the oil per serving.

• Add the servings together.

• Divide the oil by the number of servings.

How do you calculate the oil needed for 2 servings?

• Multiply 3/4 by 2.

• Add 3/4 to 2.

• Subtract 2 from 3/4.

• Divide 3/4 by 2.

How do you calculate the oil needed for 2 servings?

• Add 3/4 to 2.

• Multiply 3/4 by 2.

• Subtract 2 from 3/4.

• Divide 3/4 by 2.

What is the improper fraction for 2 and 2/3?

• 9/3

• 8/3

• 6/3

• 7/3

What common factor is used to simplify 8 and 4?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 3

What common factor is used to simplify 8 and 4?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 2

How many cups of oil does Janice need for 2 and 2/3 servings?

• 4 cups

• 3 cups

• 2 cups

• 1 cup

How many cups of oil does Janice need for 2 and 2/3 servings?

• 4 cups

• 3 cups

• 2 cups

• 1 cup

What is Jamal's running rate in miles per hour?

• 2 and 1/3

• 2 and 2/3

• 3 and 1/3

• 3 and 2/3