How to Multiply and Divide Fractions #10

The video tutorial covers multiplying and dividing fractions, including how to handle mixed numbers. It explains the process of multiplying numerators and denominators separately, simplifying results, and converting mixed numbers to improper fractions. The tutorial also discusses the effect of multiplying fractions less than one and introduces a trick for dividing fractions by flipping the second fraction and changing the operation to multiplication. Finally, it demonstrates dividing mixed numbers and converting the result to a mixed number.

What is the first step in multiplying two fractions?

• Divide the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators and denominators

• Multiply the numerators and denominators separately

• Add the numerators and denominators

How do you simplify the fraction 21/60?

• Divide both by 3

• Divide both by 7

• Divide both by 2

• Divide both by 5

What is the result of multiplying 4/7 by 9/5?

• 36/35

• 36/45

• 28/45

• 28/35

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

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

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

• Add the whole number to the numerator

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

What is the trick used to divide fractions?

• Add the fractions

• Flip the first fraction and multiply

• Subtract the fractions

• Flip the second fraction and multiply

What is the result of dividing 2/3 by 4/5?

• 6/5

• 10/12

• 5/6

• 8/15

How do you convert 35/4 to a mixed number?

• Divide 35 by 4 to get 8 remainder 3

• Multiply 35 by 4 to get 140

• Subtract 4 from 35 to get 31

• Add 4 to 35 to get 39