Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Flashcards
Multiplying Fractions: Multiply tops (numerators) and bottoms (denominators). Dividing Fractions: Keep the first, flip the second, change to multiply. Example: 2 3 ÷ 4 5 = 2 3 × 5 4 3 2 ÷ 5 4 = 3 2 × 4 5 (15 cards)
What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?
3/8
True or False: To multiply fractions, you multiply the numerators and the denominators.
True
Fill in the blank: When dividing fractions, you multiply by the ______.
reciprocal
What is 2/3 ÷ 4/5?
5/6
What is the first step in multiplying fractions?
Multiply the numerators.
True or False: 1/3 divided by 2/5 equals 5/6.
False
What do you get when you multiply 5/8 by 2/3?
10/24 or 5/12 after simplification.
If you multiply a fraction by 1, what happens to the fraction?
It remains the same.
What is the reciprocal of 3/4?
4/3
How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?
Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 3/4.
What is 3/5 × 1/2?
3/10
True or False: Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
True
What is the result of 7/8 ÷ 1/4?
7/2 or 3.5
What happens to the product of two fractions if one of them is zero?
The product is zero.
What is 1/4 × 4/5?
4/20 or 1/5 after simplification.
