c.
Subtract the following fractions:
(1) 3/4 - 1/4 = _______ - _______
= _______ = _______
(2) 3/4 - 1/8 = _______ - _______
= _______ = _______
(3) 5/8 - 4/32 = _______ - _______
= _______ = _______
(4) 7/9 - 2/5 = _______ - _______
= _______ = _______
Answers: (1) 1/2,
(2) 5/8,
(3) 1/2,
(4) 17/45
1-10. MULTIPLYING FRACTIONS
a.
Use the following steps when multiplying fractions:
STEP 1: Multiply numerators.
STEP 2: Multiply denominators.
STEP 3: Reduce to lowest terms, if necessary.
b.
For example: 1/2 x 1/3 = ___ ?____
Step (1)
Multiply numerators:
1/2 x 1/3 = 1/
Step (2)
Multiply denominators:
1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6 (Answer)
Step (3)
Reduce to lowest terms, if necessary:
1/6 is at its lowest terms, so, Step 3 is not necessary in this case.
c.
For example: 2/3 x 3/4 = ____?___.
(1)
2/3 x 3/4 = 6/
(2)
2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12
(3)
6/12 = 1/2 (Answer)
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