Fraction Multiplication with Models

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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How can models help in understanding fraction multiplication?

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Models, such as area models or number lines, visually represent the multiplication of fractions, making it easier to grasp the concept of combining parts.

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What is an area model for multiplying fractions?

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An area model is a visual representation where a rectangle is divided into parts to show how fractions multiply, illustrating the area of the resulting fraction.

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators of the fractions.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators of the 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 lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.