Mastering Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Add the numerators

• Multiply the numerators

• Subtract the denominators

• Divide the denominators

What is the result of multiplying 1/4 by 1/2?

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 1/6

• 1/4

How do you simplify 24/36?

• Divide by 6

• Divide by 4

• Divide by 2

• Divide by 12

What is the simplified form of 8/9 multiplied by 3/4?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

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

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

What is the improper fraction form of 2 and 3/4?

• 11/4

• 9/4

• 8/4

• 7/4

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 11/4?

• 5/4

• 11/8

• 9/8

• 7/8

What is the simplified form of 180/40?

• 4 3/4

• 4 1/4

• 4 2/3

• 4 1/2

What is the shortcut method for multiplying fractions called?

• Cross subtraction

• Cross multiplication

• Cross simplification

• Cross addition

What is the result of cross simplifying 15/8 and 12/5?

• 3/2

• 4 1/2

• 9/2

• 4 1/4