The document provides instructions for multiplying fractions. It emphasizes to multiply across fractions first before simplifying if possible. It also notes that mixed numbers should first be rewritten as improper fractions before multiplying. The document suggests working with variables when multiplying fractions with variables and provides an example of calculating the amount of flour needed when scaling a bread recipe that requires a certain amount of cups of flour per loaf.
The document provides instructions for multiplying fractions. It emphasizes to multiply across fractions first before simplifying if possible. It also notes that mixed numbers should first be rewritten as improper fractions before multiplying. The document suggests working with variables when multiplying fractions with variables and provides an example of calculating the amount of flour needed when scaling a bread recipe that requires a certain amount of cups of flour per loaf.
The document provides instructions for multiplying fractions. It emphasizes to multiply across fractions first before simplifying if possible. It also notes that mixed numbers should first be rewritten as improper fractions before multiplying. The document suggests working with variables when multiplying fractions with variables and provides an example of calculating the amount of flour needed when scaling a bread recipe that requires a certain amount of cups of flour per loaf.