Multiplication and Division of Common Fractions
This final page focuses on the multiplication and division of ułamki zwykłe commonfractions. These operations are generally simpler than addition and subtraction, as they don't require finding a common denominator.
For multiplication, you simply multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
Example: 2/7 x 5/4 = 2x5/7x4 = 10/28 = 5/14
Highlight: When multiplying fractions, you don't need to find a common denominator. This makes Mnożenie ułamków zwykłych Multiplicationofcommonfractions relatively straightforward.
Division of fractions is performed by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. This means flipping the second fraction swappingitsnumeratoranddenominator and changing the division sign to multiplication.
Example: 3/5 ÷ 2/3 = 3/5 x 3/2 = 9/10
Vocabulary: Reciprocal - the fraction obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator of the original fraction.
This page is essential for students studying Mnożenie i dzielenie ułamków zwykłych Multiplicationanddivisionofcommonfractions and preparing for related tests and exercises.