Multiply Fractions
1/2 x 3 =
1 1/2
1 2/3
5/3
50/10
5
What should you always do once you have an answer that is a fraction?
Simplify if possible
3/4 x 7 =
5 1/4
5 9/10
59/10
5/3
1 2/3
To change an mixed number into an improper fraction, we have to get...
MAD
multiply, addition, denominator
2 x 4/15 =
8/15
6 3/7
45/7
20/3
6 2/3
What method can you use when you are dividing fractions?
Keep, Change, and Flip
5/9 x 3 =
1 2/3
12 3/4
51/4
26/4
6 1/2
Can you multiply a 2 fractions that have different denominators?
Yes, you can!
10 x 4/5
8
9 4/7
67/7
78/10
7 4/5
How do you multiply fractions?
Multiply straight across.