Multiplying with Fractions: 10th Grade Math Worksheet
Understanding how to multiply with fractions is a key skill in algebra and real-world problem
solving. In multiplication, fractions are multiplied by multiplying the numerators (top
numbers) together and the denominators (bottom numbers) together. This topic will also
help you solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and scaling.
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.
1. When multiplying two fractions, you multiply the numerator together and the
denominator together.
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2. The product of and is 1/2.
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3. To simplify the product of × , you should first check if any simplifications can be
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reduced before multiplying.
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4. Multiplying a whole number by a fraction (like 7 × ) is the same as multiplying the
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whole number by the numerator and keeping the denominator the same.
5. The result of multiplying two proper fractions is always smaller than each individual
fraction (unless one factor is 1).
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Word Bank: numerator, denominator, smaller, simplifications, numerator, , denominator
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Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.
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6. What is the product of × ?
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○ a)
14
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○ b)
35
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○ c)
21
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○ d)
35
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7. Which of the following is equal to 4 × ?
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○ a)
8
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○ b)
8
8
○ c)
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○ d)
2
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8. What is the simplified product of × ?
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○ a)
2
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○ b)
17
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○ c)
2
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○ d)
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9. Which of these expressions represents multiplying a fraction by a whole number?
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○ a) +3
7
4
○ b) 3 ×
7
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○ c) ÷ 3
7
4
○ d) 3−
7
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10. If you multiply by , what is the result?
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○ a)
24
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○ b)
16
7
○ c)
24
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○ d)
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Open-Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
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11. Explain how you would multiply 2/5 by 4/9 and simplify the result.
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To multiply 2/5 by 4/9, multiply the numerators (2 × 4 = 8) and the denominators (5 × 9 =
45). The answer is 8/45, which cannot be simplified further.
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12. A recipe calls for 3/4 of a cup of sugar. If you want to make half the recipe, how
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much sugar will you need? Show your work.
To find half of 3/4, multiply by 1/2: 3/4 × 1/2 = 3/8. You will need 3/8 of a cup of sugar.
13. Describe a real-life situation where you might need to multiply fractions and explain
how you would solve it.
Imagine you’re baking cookies and the recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar to make one batch.
But you want to make 2/3 of a batch because you don’t want too many cookies.
ANSWER KEY Warning: Teachers, please review all AI-generated math answers for
accuracy before distributing.
Fill in the Blank:
14. numerator, denominator
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15.
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16. simplifications
17. numerator
18. smaller
Multiple Choice:
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19. b)
35
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20. b) (which simplifies to )
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21. a)
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22. b) 3 ×
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23. a) (which simplifies to )
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Open-Ended Example Responses:
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24. To multiply by , multiply the numerators (2 × 4=8) and the denominators (
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5 ×9=45 ). The answer is , which cannot be simplified further.
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25. To find half of , multiply by : × = . You will need of a cup of sugar.
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26. If you are laying tiles and each tile covers of a square foot, and you want to cover
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of a square foot, you would multiply × = = . So, you would need half a tile.
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