Multiply and divide fractions
Multiply simple pairs of proper fractions; divide proper fractions by whole numbers
What you'll learn
- 1
Imagine you have half a chocolate bar π«. Now share that half equally with a friend β you cut it in half again!
- 2
If you have Β½ of a pizza and you eat half of THAT slice, how much of the whole pizza do you eat?
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Let's work out β Γ β together.
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Use the fraction bar to show Β½ Γ β . Tap to shade the answer.
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What is ΒΌ Γ β ? Multiply top Γ top, bottom Γ bottom!
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Dividing fractions is like 'how many times does the second fraction fit into the first?' Flip the second fraction and multiply!
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What is β Γ· Β½? (Hint: flip the second one before multiplying.)
Practise Multiply and divide fractions with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 10β11. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.