Scaling (Multiplication of Fractions)

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What is scaling in multiplication of fractions?

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Scaling refers to the process of multiplying a fraction by a whole number or another fraction, which changes the size of the fraction.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by a number less than 1?

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The product will be less than the original fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What happens when you multiply a fraction by a number greater than 1?

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The product will be greater than the original fraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is 5 1/3 x 6/7? Will the product be more or less than 5 1/3?

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The product will be less than 5 1/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is 6 1/2 x 1/2? Will the product be more or less than 6 1/2?

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The product will be less than 6 1/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is 15/15? Is it more than, less than, or equal to 1?

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15/15 is equal to 1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is 5/6 x 22/3? Will the product be more or less than 5/6?

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The product will be more than 5/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What is 15/10? Is it more than, less than, or equal to 1?

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15/10 is more than 1.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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What does it mean if a fraction is equal to 1?

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It means the numerator and denominator are the same.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is the product of a fraction and a whole number?

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The product can be found by multiplying the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A