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Multiplication and Division Flashcards
GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel) 1MA1
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Multiplying two positive numbers
The result is always positive.
Multiplying a positive and a negative number
The result is always negative.
Dividing two positive numbers
The result is always positive.
Dividing a positive and a negative number
The result is always negative.
Multiplying fractions
Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.
Dividing fractions
Flip the second fraction (reciprocal) and multiply the fractions.
Multiplying numbers in standard form
Multiply the numbers and add the powers of 10.
Dividing numbers in standard form
Divide the numbers and subtract the powers of 10.
Order of operations for multiplication and division
Follow BIDMAS/BODMAS: perform multiplication and division from left to right after brackets and indices.
Estimating multiplication and division
Round the numbers to 1 or 2 significant figures before performing the calculation.

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