Product of Two Proper Fractions

The video tutorial explains how multiplying fractions results in a product smaller than the factors, using Corey's homework as an example. Corey multiplies 1/3 and 3/8, simplifies the result to 1/8, and learns why the product is smaller. The tutorial uses area models to visualize the concept and predicts the outcome of multiplying 1/2 and 8/9, showing that the product is less than the original fraction.

What is the simplified product of multiplying 1/3 and 3/8?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 3/24

• 1/3

Why is the product of 1/3 and 3/8 smaller than both factors?

• Because multiplication always reduces the size

• Because the denominators are multiplied

• Because the numerators are multiplied

• Because one factor is a proper fraction

How can 1/3 of 3/8 be visually represented?

• As three 1/8-sized parts

• As one 1/8-sized part

• As two 1/8-sized parts

• As four 1/8-sized parts

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 8/9?

• 1/9

• 8/9

• 4/9

• 1/2

What concept is used to predict the product of 1/2 and 8/9?

• Multiplying by a proper fraction

• Multiplying by an improper fraction

• Multiplying by zero

• Multiplying by a whole number