Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
Learn the surprisingly simple rules for multiplying and dividing fractions — no common denominators needed!
Multiplying Fractions
Rule: Multiply top × top, then bottom × bottom. That's it!
2×3=6 (top) · 3×4=12 (bottom) · simplify
Write 3 as 3/1, then 3×1=3 · 1×4=4
Dividing Fractions — Keep · Change · Flip
To divide fractions: Keep the first fraction, Change ÷ to ×, Flip the second fraction (use its reciprocal).
½ ÷ ¾
- Keep first: ½
- Change ÷ to ×
- Flip second: ¾ → 4/3
- Multiply: ½ × 4/3 = 4/6 = ⅔
Fractions Drill
Curriculum Standards & Learning Objectives
This worksheet topic strictly aligns with global mathematics curricula. Review the detailed learning outcomes and standard identifiers for Adding and Subtracting Fractions.
US Common Core
4.NF.B.3
Understand addition and subtraction of fractions
CBSE (India)
Grade 4-5
Adding and subtracting fractions
UK National Curriculum
Year 5
Add and subtract fractions
IGCSE
Foundation
Fraction operations
Singapore Math
Primary 4-5
Fraction operations
Australian Curriculum
ACMNA102
Add and subtract fractions
IB PYP
Year 4-5
Fraction operations
Canadian Curriculum
Grade 5
Fraction operations
New Zealand
Level 3-4
Fraction operations
UAE
Grade 4-5
Fraction operations
Saudi Arabia
Grade 4-5
Fraction operations
ICSE (India)
Class 4-5
Fraction operations
State Boards (India)
Class 4-5
Fraction operations
NCERT (India)
Class 4-5
Adding and subtracting fractions
All other curricula (21-50)
Grade 4-6 equivalent
Fraction operations