Exploring Multiplication and Division of Fractions

How do you multiply two fractions?

• Divide the numerators and multiply the denominators

• Multiply both the numerators and the denominators

• Add both numerators and denominators

• Multiply the denominators and add the numerators

What is the first step in dividing fractions?

• Subtract the numerators

• Take the inverse of the first fraction

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Take the inverse of the second fraction

What operation do you perform after inverting the second fraction?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the inverse of 7/11?

• 7/11

• 11/7

• 1/77

• 77

If the denominator can evenly divide the numerator, what is the result?

• A whole number

• A mixed number

• An improper fraction

• A fraction

What is the result of dividing 10/2 by 1/4 after simplification?

• 20

• 40

• 5/2

• 2/5

What is the simplified form of 40 divided by 2?

• 80

• 20

• 22

• 18

What happens if the denominator cannot evenly divide the numerator?

• The result is simplified to a mixed number

• The result is a whole number

• The result remains a fraction

• The operation is invalid

Why do we not simplify to mixed numbers in this session?

• It is not relevant

• Mixed numbers are not used in mathematics

• It will be covered in a future session

• It is too complex

What is the result of multiplying 5/4 by the inverse of 1/7?

• 35/4

• 5/28

• 20/7

• 4/35