Multiplying Fractions Flashcards

GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel) 1MA1

Multiplying fractions: Step 1

Multiply the numerators of the fractions together to get the numerator of the answer.

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Multiplying fractions: Step 1

Multiply the numerators of the fractions together to get the numerator of the answer.

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Multiplying fractions: Step 2

Multiply the denominators of the fractions together to get the denominator of the answer.

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Simplifying after multiplying fractions

Simplify the resulting fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor (HCF).

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Multiplying a fraction by a whole number

Write the whole number as a fraction with denominator 1, then multiply as usual.

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Multiplying improper fractions

Convert improper fractions to their improper form if necessary, then multiply as usual.

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Multiplying mixed numbers: Step 1

Convert mixed numbers into improper fractions before multiplying.

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Multiplying mixed numbers: Step 2

Multiply the improper fractions and simplify the result if possible.

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Multiplying fractions: Negative fractions

Follow the same steps as multiplying positive fractions, but apply the rules of signs (e.g., a negative times a positive is negative).

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Multiplying fractions: Zero

Any fraction multiplied by zero equals zero.

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Key tip for multiplying fractions

You do not need a common denominator when multiplying fractions, unlike when adding or subtracting fractions.

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