Multiply
Why do we learn to multiply fractions in school?
We multiply fractions for many reasons. We will need to use this knowledge when we are older when we are baking or cooking, sometimes when it comes to money and many other things. Fractions are everywhere so we need to know how to multiply them.
What is the difference between 1 5/6 x 2 1/4 and 1 5/6 of 2 1/4?
Trick Question there is none, think of of as another word for times or multiply.
What extra step do we have to do when dividing fractions?
Flip the second fraction and then multiply. Ex. 1/2 divided by 1/4 can become 1/2 x 4/1. Then follow the steps to multiply fractions, ( Cross Cancelation or Common Denominator).
When you divide mixed number fractions are the steps different when changing into an improper fraction?
No, the steps are not different when dividing. You multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the product to the numerator, it's the same when multiplying.
What are the steps to solve 1/3 x 3/4?
Hint: there are 2 ways, they are both correct.
1. You can cross cancelation Ex. 1/3 x 3/4 how many times does 3 go into 3, once so both threes become one, then multiply across.
2. Find a common denominator. Ex. multiply the denominators by each other and multiply the numerator by the opposite denominator. Ex. 1/3 x 3/4 = 1x4 3x4, 4x3 3x3 then multiply across.
What extra step do you have to take when multiplying mixed number fractions?
You have to change the mixed number into an improper fraction. Ex. 1 5/6, multiply 6 by 1 and add 5. The fraction becomes 11/6. Another example 2 1/4. Multiply 2 x 4 and add 1 the fraction becomes 9/4.
What does the fraction line mean in fractions?
The fraction line means division.
What is the extra step when dividing fractions?
There is one extra step when dividing fractions, you have to flip the second fraction then multiply. instead of just multiplying.
Solve: 1/3 x 3/4?
The answer is 1/4.
Solve this: 1 5/6 x 2 1/4?
The answer is 11 9/24 or 99/24.
Solve: 1/2 divided by 1/4.
1/2 divided by 1/4 = 1/2 x 4/1 = 2/1 or 2.
Solve: 1 3/4 divided by 2 1/3.
The answer is 3/4.