This activity is about multiplying fractions.
Example
Multiply these fractions.
4 | x | 2 | |
5 | 8 |
4 x 2 | = | 8 | |
5 x 8 | 40 |
Remember to simplify fractions if they have a common factor.
In this example, the highest common factor of 8 and 40 is 8 so we can divide both numerator and denominator by 8.
Answer
8/40 = 1/5
In this activity, we need to reduce all fractions to their simplified form but leave them as top-heavy, or improper.