Multiply Fractions - Models

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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How can you visualize multiplying fractions?

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You can visualize multiplying fractions using area models or number lines, showing how parts of parts create smaller sections.

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How do you convert a multiplication of fractions into a repeated addition?

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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The first step is to multiply the numerators together.

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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The second step is to multiply the denominators together.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions?

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Multiplication of fractions can be thought of as finding a part of a part, while division of fractions involves finding how many times one fraction fits into another.

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A visual model could be a rectangle divided into 6 equal parts, with 2 parts shaded twice.