Multiplying Fractions and Scaling

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the simplified form of the fraction 4/18?

Back

2/9.

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What does it mean to scale a fraction?

Back

To scale a fraction means to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

Front

What is the shaded area fraction if 3 out of 12 parts are shaded?

Back

3/12, which simplifies to 1/4.

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CCSS.3.G.A.2

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What type of units do you use when calculating area?

Back

Squared units (units²).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 2/21?

Back

The fraction 2/21 is already in its simplest form.

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What is the result of multiplying 4/9 by 1/2?

Back

4/18, which simplifies to 2/9.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the importance of understanding fractions in real-world applications?

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Fractions are used in various real-world contexts, such as cooking, construction, and finance.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B