Algebraic Investigations - Unit 1: Pre Algebra – Guided Notes Name: _____________________________

Skill 1.4 – Multiply and Divide Fractions Date: ________________ Period:____

Introduction to New Material – “I D0”

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

I CAN Multiply and Divide Fractions

Need to Know:

Define:
Reciprocal/ Multiplicative Inverse -

How to:
Write a whole number as a fraction -

Multiply Fractions
4 1
×
Focus Question: Solve 5 2

4 1
Step One Multiply across the top and the bottom ×
5 2

Step Two Reduce the fraction

Dividing Fractions
6 3
÷
Focus Question: Solve 2 4
Use the reciprocal/multiplicative inverse on the
Step One second fraction 6 3
÷
(Flip it) 2 4

Switch the division sign to a multiplication sign

Step Two
(Switch it)

Use the steps of multiplication to finish the

Step Three problem
(Multiply Through)
 Guided Practice – “We Do”
Guided Practice with Miss Julie:

Multiplication of Fractions Division of Fractions

Bonus Question Bonus Question