Multiply Fractions with 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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

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1/2 x 1/2 = 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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How do you visualize multiplying fractions?

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You can use area models or number lines to show how fractions multiply.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the equation represented by the model showing 1/4 x 1/3?

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1/4 x 1/3 = 1/12.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is 2/3 of 3/4?

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2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the multiplication problem represented by the model showing 3/8 and 1/4?

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3/8 x 1/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is the product of 1/2 and 1/8?

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1/2 x 1/8 = 1/16.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the equation represented by the model showing 1/3 and 2/8?

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1/3 x 2/8 = 2/24.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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