d.
Work the following:
(1)
1/12 x 1/12 = ___?____
(a) 1/12
x 1/12 = __/
(b) 1/12
x 1/12 = /__
(c) ?
(2)
5/6
x
3/4
=
__________
(3)
1/12 x
5/6
=
__________
*
(4)
1 3/4 x
1/6
=
__________
*1 3/4 has to be changed to an improper fraction, (7/4), before multiplying.
Answers: (1) 1/144,
(2) 5/8,
(3) 5/72,
(4) 7/24
e.
Use the following steps when multiplying a fraction by a whole number:
STEP 1: Change the whole number to a fraction by placing the number over
one.
STEP 2: Multiply numerators.
STEP 3: Multiply denominators.
STEP 4: Reduce to lowest terms, if necessary.
f.
For example: 7/8 x 20 = _________
(1)
Change the whole number to a fraction by placing it over one:
7 x 20
=
________
8
1
(2)
Multiply numerators:
7 x 20 =
140
8
1
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