What is the primary benefit of using cross-cancellation when multiplying fractions?

Cross Cancellation Techniques in Fraction Multiplication

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6th - 8th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It reduces the size of numbers we work with before multiplication.
It eliminates the need for multiplication.
It simplifies the fractions after multiplication.
It changes the fractions into whole numbers.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common factor is used between 9 and 12 in the cross-cancellation process?
6
3
2
4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After applying cross-cancellation to 9/10 * 5/12, what are the resulting fractions before multiplication?
3/2 * 5/4
9/2 * 1/4
3/1 * 1/2
3/2 * 1/4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final simplified result of multiplying 9/10 by 5/12 using cross-cancellation?
5/18
1/2
45/120
3/8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of 13 * 6/8, what common factor is identified between the numerator 6 and the denominator 3?
2
3
6
9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of the multiplication after applying cross-cancellation to 13 * 6/8?
1/2
2/1
1/4
2/8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does cross-cancellation affect the process of multiplying large fractions like 91/15 * 30/27?
It simplifies the fractions to smaller numbers before multiplication.
It makes the process longer.
It increases the number of steps in the calculation.
It requires conversion to mixed numbers.
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