Fraction Multiplication Models

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 1/3 and 2/4?

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1/3 x 2/4 = 2/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 5/6 and 1/2?

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5/6 x 1/2 = 5/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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

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1/9 x 1/9 = 1/81.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is the product of 2/3 and 1/4?

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2/3 x 1/4 = 2/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1