Fractions

The second step when multiplying fractions is to A) multiply straight across. B) simplify all fractions into lowest terms. C) reduce final answer.

A) multiply straight across.

The first step when multiplying fractions is to A) multiply straight across. B) simplify all fractions into lowest terms. C) reduce final answer.

B) simplify all fractions into lowest terms.

True or false: You add both the numerator and the denominator.

False, you only add the numerators.

Multiplying Fractions

Multiply straight across, then reduce.

When subtracting fractions all denominators must be the ________.

Same.

The last step to solving a fraction problem is to _______.

Simplify.

True or false, when dividing fractions you flip the second fraction and multiply the problem.

True.

True or false: When adding fractions, all denominators must be the same?

True.

Dividing Fractions

When you're ready to divide, flip the second and multiply.

Why is 1/3 - 1/2 not 0?

You have to get a common denominator, and you only subtract the numerators.