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Multiplying Different Fraction Denominators
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Multiplying Different Fraction Denominators
Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify your answer when you can. Show your working for written questions.
Understand the method
1.To work out 2/5 × 1/3, which calculation multiplies the fractions correctly?
- (2 × 1)/(5 × 3)
- (2 + 1)/(5 + 3)
- (2 × 3)/(5 × 1)
- 2/5 + 1/3
2.Calculate 1/2 × 1/4. Choose the product in simplest form.
- 1/8
- 2/6
- 1/6
- 2/8
3.Work out 2/3 × 1/5. Write the multiplication of the numerators and denominators, then give the answer.
Practise and picture it
4.Calculate 1/3 × 1/6. Show the numerator and denominator products.
5.Calculate 3/4 × 2/5. Simplify your answer if possible.
6.Draw a rectangle model to show 1/2 × 1/3. Divide it into equal parts to show both fractions, then shade the overlap. How much of the whole rectangle is in the overlap?
Use what you know
7.A tray has 3/4 of its biscuits left. Maia eats 1/3 of the biscuits left. What fraction of a full tray does Maia eat?
8.Calculate 2/7 × 3/8. Give your answer in simplest form.
9.Calculate 1/9 × 3/5. Explain briefly why your answer is smaller than both starting fractions.
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