Mastering Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

The video tutorial covers multiplying and dividing fractions through practical examples. It begins with calculating the area of a book display, followed by determining the length of rope used for a dog leash. The tutorial then explores hiking distance, dividing sandwiches, sharing computer time, distributing paint, and calculating the fraction of apple trees with red apples. Each example involves converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and using multiplication or division to find the solution.

What formula is used to calculate the area of the graphic novels display?

• Area = Length + Width

• Area = Length / Width

• Area = Length * Width

• Area = Length - Width

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

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Divide the whole number by the denominator and subtract the numerator

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

How is the rope length for the dog leash determined?

• By multiplying fractions

• By adding fractions

• By dividing fractions

• By subtracting fractions

What is the method to find out how many people can be fed with 13 sandwiches?

• Subtraction of fractions

• Multiplication of fractions

• Division of fractions

• Addition of fractions

What is the result of dividing 13 sandwiches into halves?

• 19.5 halves

• 13 halves

• 26 halves

• 6.5 halves

How many miles did Mani hike before stopping to climb the lookout tower?

• 3/4 miles

• 2 and 1/5 miles

• 1 and 12/20 miles

• 1/4 miles

How much time on the computer does each sibling get?

• 1/5 of an hour

• 1/3 of an hour

• 1/4 of an hour

• 1/6 of an hour

How is the amount of paint in each container determined?

• By dividing the total paint by the number of containers

• By multiplying the total paint by the number of containers

• By subtracting the number of containers from the total paint

• By adding the total paint to the number of containers

What fraction of the fruit farm is made up of apple trees with red apples?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

What operation is used to find the fraction of the farm made of peach trees?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division