Topic Six (1.6): Multiplying fractions
Introduction
You are going to learn how to multiply fractions. Firstly you will multiply factions by a whole number, and then by another fraction.
Working through your course book
Here you will practise multiplying fractions. This is easy, just remember to multiply the numerators and then the denominators. You will have the option of cancelling common factors before the multiplications or afterwards.
- Read the examples on page 56.
- If you would like more guidance, go to the MyMaths 3B digital book and watch the video on page 57.
- Answer the questions on page 57.
- If you would like more practice, work through this lesson on the MyMaths website:
You may also want to watch the following MathsWatch videos and work through the interactive questions using the tab at the top of the screen:
WATCH - Fractions -Multiplying by an Integer (MathsWatch) Links to an external site.
WATCH - Further Fractions - Multiplying (MathsWatch) Links to an external site.
Support activities for this topic
The MyMaths 3A digital book introduces these topics at a slower pace. If you'd like to take more time to understand these, look at pages 62–63 for more support.