A simple PowerPoint for multiplying and dividing fractions, shows how simplifying can be done before the multiplying.
It has a multiple-choice starter for converting between mixed numbers and top-heavy fractions.
There are some questions at the end, but they can be taken out if you’ve got better ones.
Ideal for KS3 students.
KS3 Maths Curriculum Area
Number Use the four operations, including formal written methods, applied to integers, decimals, proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers, all both positive and negative
Ben Cooper is a maths teacher in Birmingham. You can find more of his resources on his TES Page bcooper87, and follow him on Twitter at @bcoops_online.
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