Multiplying Fractions Using Area Models

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. The product of two fractions is found by multiplying the numerators and the denominators.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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What is an area model for multiplying fractions?

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An area model visually represents the multiplication of fractions using rectangles divided into sections that represent the fractions.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width: Area = Length × Width.

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How do you find a fraction of a fraction?

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To find a fraction of a fraction, multiply the two fractions together.

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What is the meaning of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the meaning of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.