1.4.6

Multiplying Fractions

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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

When we multiply or divide fractions, we do NOT have to make sure the denominator of both fractions is the same.

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Multiplying fractions

  • To multiply two fractions we multiply the two numerators and multiply the two denominators.
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Multiplying fractions 2

  • To multiply two fractions we multiply the two numerators and multiply the two denominators.
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Dividing fractions

  • To divide one fraction by another, we first swap the numerator and denominator of the second fraction (the one we are dividing by).
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Dividing fractions 2

  • Once we have swapped the numerator and denominator we multiply the two fractions together.
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What is 34÷47\frac{3}{4} ÷ \frac{4}{7}?

  • It is possible that when dividing fractions we end up with an improper fraction, such as 2116\frac{21}{16}.

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1.1Place Value

1.2Factors & Multiples

1.3Operations

1.4Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.5Growth & Decay

1.6Measurements & Units

1.7Accuracy

2Algebra

3Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change

4Geometry & Measures

5Probability

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