Multiplying Fraction Models

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together to find the product.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply 1/4 by 2/5?

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Multiply the numerators: 1 x 2 = 2. Multiply the denominators: 4 x 5 = 20. So, 1/4 x 2/5 = 2/20, which simplifies to 1/10.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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Multiply the numerators: 2 x 2 = 4. Multiply the denominators: 4 x 3 = 12. So, 2/4 x 2/3 = 4/12, which simplifies to 1/3.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Identify the numerators and denominators of both fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does the model for 1/5 x 2/3 look like?

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It shows a rectangle divided into 5 equal parts, shaded 1 part, and then divided into 3 equal parts, shaded 2 parts.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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What is the result of multiplying 1/3 by 1/3?

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1/3 x 1/3 = 1/9.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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How do you simplify the fraction 2/6?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. So, 2/6 simplifies to 1/3.

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What is the multiplication sentence for the model showing 1/5 x 2/3?

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The multiplication sentence is 1/5 x 2/3 = 2/15.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is a multiplication model?

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A multiplication model visually represents the multiplication of fractions, often using area models or number lines.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B