Multiplying Fractions When do we Multiply? X of ()() ()2 2y To multiply fractions, we simply multiply numerators, and denominators. Numerators x Numerators Denominators x Denominators 2 3 x 4 5 Just multiply across 2 x 4 3 x 5 = 8 15

On Paper 2 3 x x 2 x 3 5 Whole numbers are placed over

Changing a mixed number to an improper fraction We multiply the WHOLE number and DENOMINATOR and add the NUMERATOR 1 x = 3 2 The Denominator stays the same = Whole Number Numerator Denominator x +

On Paper change to improper fractions

Changing a improper fraction to a mixed number 23 5 Divide the numerator by the denominator Whole Number Numerator Demoninator 4 3 5

On Paper change to mixed numbers

Multiplying Mixed Numbers Now we put it all together. 1 x Step 1: Change mixed numbers to Improper Fractions. Step 2: Multiply Across, Numerators and Denominators. Step 3: Change Improper Fractions to Mixed/Whole Numbers. Step 4: Reduce if needed.

On Paper 2 x Step 1: Change mixed numbers to Improper Fractions. Step 2: Multiply Across, Numerators and Denominators. Step 3: Change Improper Fractions to Mixed/Whole Numbers. Step 4: Reduce if needed.

Problem Solving Vivian ate 1/4 her sister ate 1/3 of what remained (3/4) Her brother ate 1/2 of what remained (1/2)

3* If the product of 1/2 and 1/2 is subtracted from the sum of 1/2 and 1/2, what is the difference?

5* Reduce 16/24 6* 1/8 + 3/8 7* 1/2 x 2/3 8* 7/12 - 3/12

14* Convert 18/4 to a mixed number. Remember to reduce the fraction part of the mixed number.

21* Compare: 2/3 x 3/2 1

24* (1/2 x 1/2) - 1/4

26* What fraction is 2/3 of 3/5 ? 27* What is the product of 3/4 and 4/3 ?