Multiplying Fractions with Area Models

What is the purpose of using area models in multiplying fractions?

• To add fractions together

• To divide fractions

• To visualize the multiplication process

• To make the fractions larger

In the first example, how is the big square initially divided?

• Into thirds horizontally

• Into fourths vertically

• Into fifths

• Into halves

How many sections overlap in the first example of three-fourths times one-third?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

What is the simplified result of three-fourths times one-third?

• One-half

• One-third

• One-fourth

• Three-fourths

In the second example, how is the big square initially divided for three-fifths?

• Into halves

• Into fourths

• Into fifths

• Into thirds

How many sections overlap in the second example of three-fifths times two-fourths?

• Eight

• Four

• Six

• Two

What is the simplified result of three-fifths times two-fourths?

• Three-tenths

• One-fifth

• One-fourth

• Two-fifths

When multiplying fractions, what operation is performed on the numerators?

• They are subtracted

• They are divided

• They are added

• They are multiplied

When multiplying fractions, what operation is performed on the denominators?

• They are added

• They are subtracted

• They are multiplied

• They are divided

What is the benefit of using different colors or line types in area models?

• To make the fractions larger

• To confuse the viewer

• To easily distinguish between different fractions

• To make the model look pretty