Mastering Multiplying Fractions with Canceling

What is the purpose of cancelling when multiplying fractions?

• To find the highest common factor

• To add fractions more easily

• To simplify the process especially with large numbers

• To convert fractions to decimals

What can be cancelled out of a fraction before multiplying?

• Only even numbers

• Numbers greater than 10

• Any common factors

• Only prime numbers

In the example with 5 and 3, what is the simplified form of the fraction after cancelling?

• 5/15

• 1/5

• 3/5

• 1/15

How does cancelling affect the final form of a fraction?

• It has no effect

• It changes the value of the fraction

• It makes the fraction larger

• It simplifies the fraction to its simplest form

What is the result of multiplying 3/4 and 2/5 after cancelling?

• 3/5

• 3/10

• 6/20

• 1/2

When can you not cancel numbers in a fraction multiplication?

• When they are prime numbers

• When they are on the same level (both denominators or numerators)

• When they are odd numbers

• When they are less than 5

What common factor is cancelled in the example involving 18 and 9?

• 3

• 9

• 18

• 5

After cancelling, what is the simplified form of the fraction involving 18 and 9?

• 3/5

• 9/18

• 1/2

• 2/5

In the final example, what is the simplified form of the fraction after all cancellations?

• 5/16

• 10/24

• 2/5

• 3/8

What is the significance of cancelling multiples of 3 in the final example?

• It simplifies the fraction further

• It increases the value of the fraction

• It changes the fraction to a whole number

• It has no significant effect