Multiply Fractions
1/2 x 3 =
1 1/2
1 2/3
5/3
50/10
5
How can you make it easier to simplfy your answer?
Simplify before you multiply
3/4 x 7 =
5 1/4
5 9/10
59/10
5/3
1 2/3
To change a mixed number into an improper fraction, we need to...
Multiply the whole number with denominator and add the numerator. Put it over the denominator
2 x 4/15 =
8/15
6 3/7
45/7
20/3
6 2/3
What do you need to simplfy the fraction?
GCF
5/9 x 3 =
1 2/3
12 3/4
51/4
26/4
6 1/2
What is the first step when multiplying a mixed number and a fraction?
Change any mixed numbers to a improper fractions
4 2/3 x 4/5
14/15
9 4/7
67/7
78/10
7 4/5
How do you multiplying fractions?
Multiply straight across.