Multiplying Fractions Multiply fractions including improper fractions and

Multiplying Fractions Multiply fractions including improper fractions and mixed numbers If you have any questions regarding these resources or come across any errors, please contact helpful-report@pixl. org. uk

Key vocabulary Numerator Denominator Mixed number Improper fraction Simplify

Fractions - introduction Which fraction is not equivalent to ¼ There are only black and green pens in a box. The ratio of the number of black to green is 2 : 5. What fraction of the pens are black? What fraction of the students in the class 11 A are girls? 2 7 15 29 ABCD is a square drawn accurately. What fraction of the square is shaded? Write 0. 075 as a fraction in its simplest form. 75 1000 = 3 40 There are 35 pens in a box. 15 are green and the rest are red. What fraction of the pens in the box are red? 20 35 = 4 7 48 64 + + = 4 64 1 64 53 64 3 4 + + 1 4 × 1 16 × 1 64 1 4 =161 1 4 = 1 64

Convert mixed /improper fractions 9 4 24 7 9 5 47 9 13 4

How to multiply fractions The simplest operation to perform with fractions. Just multiply across. 2 7 = 3 9 2 x 3 7 x 9 = 6 = 2 63 21 4 5 = 4 30 = 2 15 1 6

How to multiply fractions We can cross-cancel to make things easier but you do not have to. We can just multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. ÷ 7 = = 21 5 3 ÷ 5 15 10 7 ÷ 7 10 1 2 ÷ 5 6 10 = 1=6 1 Look diagonally to spot common factors

How to multiply fractions – mixed numbers Convert to improper fraction(s) first. 4 2 7 18 = 7 36 35 = 2 5 1 1 35

Practice solutions

Problem solving and reasoning Jane is going to lay laminate flooring in her front room. The length of the room is 2 m and the width is 1. 75 m. What is the area of the floor to be covered?

Problem solving and reasoning

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