Multiplying Fractions and Methods

The video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions by first canceling common factors diagonally and then multiplying straight across. It also presents an alternative method where multiplication is done first, followed by canceling. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the methods discussed.

What is the first step when multiplying two fractions?

• Subtract the denominators

• Divide the fractions

• Look for common factors to cancel

• Add the numerators

Which number can be canceled in the expression 2/3 * 3/5?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• None

When canceling, in which direction should you look for common factors?

• Diagonally

• Vertically

• Randomly

• Horizontally

After canceling, what is the rewritten form of 2/3 * 3/5?

• 1/2 * 5/3

• 2/1 * 1/5

• 2/5 * 3/1

• 3/2 * 5/1

What is the result of multiplying 2/1 by 1/5?

• 5/2

• 2/1

• 1/5

• 2/5

What is the final answer when multiplying 2/3 by 3/5?

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 1/5

• 5/3

In the alternative method, what is done first?

• Divide the fractions

• Cancel common factors

• Multiply straight across

• Add the fractions

What happens to the top and bottom threes in the alternative method?

• They are divided

• They are added

• They cancel each other

• They are multiplied

What is the result of multiplying 2 by 1 in the alternative method?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 5

What is the result of multiplying 1 by 5 in the alternative method?

• 5

• 2

• 1

• 3