Multiplying Fractions
What is 1/2 x 3/7?
3/14
What is 3/4 divided by 2/5?
15/8 = 1 7/8
What is 1/2 + 1/3 x 2/5?
19/30
You have 2/3 of a chocolate bar. Your friend gives you 1/2 of that portion. How much of the chocolate bar did you receive? (multiplication)
1/3 of the chocolate bar.
What is 2/3 x 4/5?
8/15
What is 5/6 divided by 1/3?
15/6 = 1 6/9
What is 3/4 - 1/2 x 3/5?
18/40 = 9/20
A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour. You are only making half of the recipe. How much flour do you need? (multiplication)
3/8 cup of flour.
What is 7/8 x 2/9?
14/72 = 7/36
What is 7/8 divided by 2/3?
21/16 = 1 5/16
What is 2/3 + 4/9 divided by 2/5?
16/9 = 1 7/9
A car travels 5/6 of a mile in one minute. How far does it travel in 2/3 of a minute? (multiplication)
5/9 miles
What is 5/6 x 3/4?
15/24 = 5/8
What is 4/5 divided by 1/2?
8/5 = 1 3/5
What is 1/2 x 3/5 + 7/8 divided by 2/3?
153/160
You have 3/4 of a chocolate bar. If you want to share it equally with 2 friends, how much will each person get? (division)
3/8 of the chocolate bar for each person.
What is 4/5 x 3/10?
12/50 = 6/25
What is 9/10 divded by 3/4?
36/30 = 1 6/30 = 1 3/15 = 1 1/5
What is 5/6 + 7/9 x 2/3?
73/54 = 1 19/54
A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. You are making 4 batches of cookies. How much sugar will you need for 1 batch?
1/6 cup of sugar for 1 batch.