Multiplying Fractions - 5th Grade

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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?

Back

Multiplying fractions means finding a part of a part. You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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

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1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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How do you multiply a whole number by a fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is the product of 3 and 2/5?

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3 x 2/5 = 6/5 or 1 1/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What is a visual model for multiplying fractions?

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A visual model can be a rectangle divided into parts to show how fractions combine.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

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What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the second step in multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does simplifying a fraction mean?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms.