Multiplying Fractions

The model below represents 2/3 × 4. What is the product?

• 8/3

• 6/3

• 4/3

• 10/3

Based on the model below, which expression best represents the model?

• a.

• b.

• c.

• d.

• F

• G

• H

• J

• 1/774

• 774

• 772

• 1/772

• 2/75

• 14

• 5

• 10

• 25/4

• 100

• 1/100

• 50

• 1/6

• 2

• 6

• 5

• 9

• 1/2

• 1/9

• 3

• 1/10

• 1/12

• 10

• 12

We can restate the problem 2/3 x 5 as "2/3 of 5." For instance, if we have 5 pounds of sugar and we only need 2/3 of it, how could we think about that? We would find 2/3 of 5 by multiplying 2/3 x 5.

What is 2/3 of 5 pounds of sugar?

• 7/3

• 7/4

• 3 1/3

• 11/3