Ontario · Grade 8
G8.B2.6
Grade 8 — Multiply and divide fractions by fractions, and mixed numbers, in various contexts.
The skill that covers it
What a student should be able to do
- Multiply fractions and mixed numbers, simplifying before multiplying.
- Divide fractions using the reciprocal and explain why it works.
- Interpret "of" as multiplication in fraction word problems.
- Predict whether a product will be larger or smaller than the starting number.