Increase, Decrease, Equal: Multiplying Fractions

Front

What is the area of a rectangle with length 4 ft and width \(\frac{12}{5}\) ft?

Back

Area = Length × Width = 4 ft × \(\frac{12}{5}\) ft = \(\frac{48}{5}\) ft², which is greater than 4 ft².

Front

What happens to \(\frac{3}{4}\) when multiplied by a fraction less than 1?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What happens to \(\frac{2}{3}\) when multiplied by a fraction greater than 1?

Back

It increases.

Front

What happens to the number 3 when multiplied by a fraction greater than 1?

Back

It increases.

Front

What happens to the number 5 when multiplied by a fraction greater than 1?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the definition of multiplying fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What is the product of \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\)?

Back

\(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{8}\)