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

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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What is a model in mathematics?

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A model in mathematics is a visual representation that helps to understand mathematical concepts, such as area models or number lines.

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What is an area model for multiplying fractions?

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An area model visually represents the multiplication of fractions by dividing a rectangle into parts that correspond to the fractions being multiplied.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent numbers and their relationships.

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How do you use a number line to multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions using a number line, you can mark the fractions on the line and find the product by determining the length of the segments.

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What is the equation for multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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