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Fractions Revision
How many blocks would you need to shade in so that is shaded?
Which of the following fractions is not equivalent to a: b: c: d:
If we cancel the fraction 24/30 to its lowest terms, what is the result? a: b: c: d:
Put the following fractions into numerical order, SMALLEST FIRST: a: c: d: b: < >
b: 250 ml D: 7500 ml a: 75 ml c: 750 ml What is three quarters of a litre, in millilitres?
Out of a class of 24 people, 21 are present. What fraction are absent, in its lowest form? a: c: d: b:
Calculate the value of: a: b: c: d: +
What is the value of: a: b: c: d: subtraction
HALF of HALF How much is ½ of ½ a pizza? HALF HALF OF HALF IS ¼
OF means x ½ of ½ = ¼ ½ x ½ = ¼ can you think of a rule to MULTIPLY FRACTIONS?
More Examples…can you write the method? Discuss with the person next to you and write the method!
Steps to multiply 2 or more fractions • Step 1: Simplify fractions by cancelling a numerator & a denominator • Step 2: Multiply the numerators • Step 3: Multiply the denominators • Step 4: Simplify the fraction further if possible
EXAMPLES 1 6 7 5 6 1x5 7x1 5 7 x = = 1 1 4 5 3 8 1x3 5x2 3 10 x = = 2 2 4 9 6 7 4x2 3x7 8 21 x = = 3
1 1 EXAMPLES 2 6_ 10 5 9 1x1 1x3 1 3 x = = 1 2 3 1 4_ 15 3 8 1 1x1 5x2 1 10 x = = 5 2 1 3 2 21 9 6 35 1x2 1x5 2 5 x = = 3 5 1
Multiplying 3 Fractions 1 4 1 6 3 3
Multiplying 3 Fractions 1 2 1 3 5 3 3 1
Fraction by whole number 3 1 3 1