Dividing and Multiplying Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to divide fractions using the 'keep, change, flip' method, also known as multiplying by the reciprocal. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to handle simple fractions and mixed numbers, emphasizing the importance of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions before applying the division rules. The tutorial concludes with a reminder to simplify the final answer if possible.

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Divide by the reciprocal

What does 'reciprocal' mean in the context of dividing fractions?

• To add the fractions

• To flip the second fraction

• To subtract the fractions

• To divide the fractions

When multiplying fractions, what should you do after flipping the second fraction?

• Divide the numerators

• Multiply straight across

• Subtract the denominators

• Add the numerators

In the example given, what is the result of 4/5 divided by 1/2?

• 5/8

• 1/2

• 8/5

• 2/5

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

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Divide the numerator by the whole number

• Add the whole number to the numerator

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

What is the improper fraction form of 1 1/2?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 3/1

• 1/3

What is the result of multiplying 3/2 by 8/3?

• 24/6

• 9/16

• 16/9

• 8/3

What should you do if the result of a fraction multiplication can be simplified?

• Simplify the fraction

• Leave it as it is

• Multiply by another fraction

• Convert it to a mixed number

What is the final result of 3/2 multiplied by 8/3?

• 1

• 16/9

• 9/16

• 8/3

What is the key takeaway when dividing fractions?

• Divide the fractions directly

• Subtract the fractions

• Multiply by the reciprocal and simplify if possible

• Always add the fractions