Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

Front

What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

Back

3/8

Front

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Front

What is 2 1/3 as an improper fraction?

Back

7/3

Front

What is the first step in multiplying a mixed number by a fraction?

Back

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.

Front

Multiply: 2 1/2 x 3/4

Back

15/8 or 1 7/8

Front

What is the simplified form of 6/8?

Back

3/4

Front

Multiply: 3/5 x 10/3

Back

2