Multiplying Fraction Models

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 2/4 and 2/3?

Back

The product is 4/12, which simplifies to 1/3.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the area model for multiplying fractions?

Back

The area model visually represents the product of two fractions as the area of a rectangle formed by the fractions.

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What is 2/3 x 2/3?

Back

The product is 4/9.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

Back

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

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to in a fraction?

Back

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

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What is the product of 1/5 and 2/3?

Back

The product is 2/15.

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How can you represent 1/3 x 1/3 using a model?

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You can use a grid or area model to show that 1/3 of 1/3 is 1/9.