Multiply Fractions Using 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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The formula is (a/b) x (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is 5/6 x 1/2?

Back

5/12

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is the product of 7/9 and 1/2?

Back

7/18

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What is a model in mathematics?

Back

A model is a visual representation that helps to understand mathematical concepts, such as fractions.

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What multiplication problem is represented by a model showing 3 shaded parts out of 8?

Back

3/8 x 1/4

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What is the answer to the model showing 1 shaded part out of 16?

Back

1/16

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What is 3/4 x 3/4?

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9/16