Intermediate Algebra: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

What is the result of multiplying two fractions a/b and c/d?

• a*d divided by b*c

• a*c divided by b*d

• b*d divided by a*c

• a/c divided by b/d

How do you divide the fraction a/b by c/d?

• Divide a/b by d/c

• Multiply a/b by c/d

• Multiply a/b by d/c

• Add a/b to d/c

What is the product of 1/5 and 2/7?

• 1/35

• 7/10

• 5/14

• 2/35

When dividing 1/5 by 2/7, what is the resulting fraction?

• 7/10

• 2/35

• 5/14

• 1/35

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Flip the second fraction

• Subtract the fractions

• Add the fractions

• Multiply the fractions