Multiplication and Division Flashcards

GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel) 1MA1

Multiplying two positive numbers

The result is always positive.

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Multiplying two positive numbers

The result is always positive.

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Multiplying a positive and a negative number

The result is always negative.

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Dividing two positive numbers

The result is always positive.

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Dividing a positive and a negative number

The result is always negative.

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Multiplying fractions

Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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Dividing fractions

Flip the second fraction (reciprocal) and multiply the fractions.

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Multiplying numbers in standard form

Multiply the numbers and add the powers of 10.

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Dividing numbers in standard form

Divide the numbers and subtract the powers of 10.

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Order of operations for multiplication and division

Follow BIDMAS/BODMAS: perform multiplication and division from left to right after brackets and indices.

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Estimating multiplication and division

Round the numbers to 1 or 2 significant figures before performing the calculation.

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