Multiplying Fractions with Models

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What is the product of 5/6 and 1/2? (simplify your answer!)

Back

5/12

Front

When multiplying fractions, what happens to the size of the number?

Back

The answer will get smaller.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the denominators together.

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

Front

What is a model in math?

Back

A model is a visual representation of a mathematical concept, such as a fraction.

Front

Which model shows 2/4 x 2/3?

Back

(Provide a visual model showing the multiplication of these fractions.)

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What is the equation that matches the model shown? (1/4 x 6 = 1 1/2)

Back

1/4 x 6 = 1 1/2