1. . ReciprocalReciprocal. Multiplying FractionsMultiplying Fractions. Dividing FractionsDividing Fractions QUIZ: Multiplying Fractions QUIZ: Dividing Fractions

2. Change any mixed numbers into improper fractions. Change any whole numbers into improper fractions by putting 1 under the whole number. Cross cancel wherever possible. Multiply horizontally. Reduce if necessary. EXAMPLES

3. To find the reciprocal of a fractions, flip it! You need the reciprocal when dividing fractions! EXAMPLES: 2 3 3 2 2½ = 5 2 2 5

4. Change any mixed numbers into improper fractions. Change any whole numbers into improper fractions by putting 1 under the whole number. KEEP – SWITCH - FLIP Cross cancel wherever possible. Multiply horizontally. Reduce if necessary. EXAMPLES

5. Examples of multiplying fractions 3 8 4 9 X 3 8 4 9 X 1 1 2323 1 2 1 3 X 1X 2 = 2 1 X 3 = 3 Another Example

6. Examples of multiplying fractions 2 ½ X ¼ 51 24 X 5858

7. Examples of dividing fractions 5 10 9 12 KEEP SWITCH FLIP 5 12 9 10 X 1313 4242 1 4 3 2 x 4646 2323 Another Example

8. Examples of dividing fractions KEEP SWITCH FLIP 3 ½ 2 ¼ 7 9 2 4 7 4 2 9 x 28 18 1 5959 1 10 18

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11. 1. 6 divided by 3 ½ = 2. 4/5 divided by 2/5 = 3. 1 ½ divided by 3 ¾ = 4. 3 ½ divided by 1 ¾ = 5. 2 ½ divided by 2 ½ = 6. 5 1/3 divided by 4/9 = Check your answers

12. 1. 6 divided by 3 ½ = 1 5/7 2. 4/5 divided by 2/5 = 2 3. 1 ½ divided by 3 ¾ = 2/5 4. 3 ½ divided by 1 ¾ = 2 5. 2 ½ divided by 2 ½ = 1 6. 5 1/3 divided by 4/9 = 12 Back to Quiz