Multiply Fractions Using Models

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What is a fraction?

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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?

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Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part, which involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators to get the new numerator and multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/3?

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/5?

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3/4 x 2/5 = 6/20 = 3/10 after simplification.

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What is a model in mathematics?

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A model in mathematics is a visual representation that helps to understand mathematical concepts, such as area models for fractions.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an area model for multiplying fractions?

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An area model visually represents the multiplication of fractions by dividing a rectangle into parts that correspond to the fractions being multiplied.

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What is the product of 7/9 and 1/2?

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7/9 x 1/2 = 7/18.

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What multiplication problem is represented by the area model showing 3/10 and 2/5?

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3/10 x 2/5 = 6/50 = 3/25.