Multiply+and+Divide

Remember when you multiply and divide fractions you follow a new set of rules. When you multiply fractions you simply multiply across. When you divide you find the [|reciprocal] and then multiply. (#,*)

 When you multiply, simply multiply the top and multiply the bottom. Follow this [|step by step] example of how to multiply fractions. Now that you understand how to do it, go ahead and play this [|game] that will ensure that you understand it. (#,*,^)

 When you divide, you take the second fraction and find its reciprocal. Then you treat the whole problem like multiplication. Confused about how to divide?This website gives a clear [|description] of how to divide. (#,*,^) Now that you understand how to do it, go ahead and give your new skills a try and play this [|soccer game] to find out if you've truly mastered this skill. (#,*,^)

 Another great trick to make multiplying and dividing fractions easy is to cross cancel. You can do this before you multiply. Simply look at the numbers across from each other, find a common multiple (if there is one!) and divide. Here is a great [|video] to show you how. (#,^) If you go This website put together a great, [|easy to follow], step by step example on how to cross multiply. (#,*) [|Chicago Public Schools] put this website together that provides an explanation as well as gives you practice with multiplying and cross canceling fractions. (#,*,^)