Fraction Operations and Simplification

The video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions and simplify the results. It covers two methods: using prime factorization to identify common factors and an alternative method for simplification. The tutorial also demonstrates multiplying whole numbers with fractions and converting the result into a mixed number.

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Divide the numerators by the denominators

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators from the denominators

Why is prime factorization useful in fraction multiplication?

• It makes fractions larger

• It identifies common factors for simplification

• It changes fractions to decimals

• It helps in adding fractions

What is the result of simplifying 3/3?

• 3

• 0

• 1

• Undefined

How can you simplify the fraction 14/35?

• Divide both by 5

• Divide both by 2

• Divide both by 7

• Divide both by 3

What is the simplified form of 12/15?

• 4/5

• 3/4

• 5/4

• 2/3

How do you express a whole number as a fraction?

• By using the number itself as the denominator

• By using 1 as the denominator

• By using 2 as the denominator

• By using 0 as the denominator

What is the product of 35 and 16 in fraction form?

• 560/1

• 35/16

• 560/49

• 16/35

What is the simplified form of 80/49?

• 80/7

• 16/49

• 5/7

• 80/49

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

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What is 80/7 as a mixed number?

• 11 3/7

• 10 3/7

• 11 2/7

• 12 3/7