Multiplying Fractions Flashcards

Grade 5 · Math · Flashcards

Review key rules and practice problems for multiplying fractions and mixed numbers.

Flashcards

How do you multiply two fractions?: Multiply the numerators together, then multiply the denominators together. Simplify the result.
Improper Fraction: A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator, e.g., 5/3.
Mixed Number: A whole number combined with a fraction, e.g., 2 1/3. Convert to improper before multiplying.
Cross-Cancellation: Dividing a numerator and a denominator diagonally by a common factor before multiplying to simplify.
1/2 × 1/3 = ?: 1/6
2/3 × 3/4 = ?: 6/12 = 1/2
3/5 × 5 = ?: 15/5 = 3
Convert 1 3/4 to an improper fraction: (1×4)+3 = 7, so 7/4
Convert 2 2/3 to an improper fraction: (2×3)+2 = 8, so 8/3
Product of two proper fractions is always...: Smaller than either of the original fractions.