Odd Using Area Models to Multiply Fractions

Using Area Models to Multiply Fractions

SOL 6.5a

How do I multiply fractions with area models?

• Represent one fraction horizontally

• Represent the second fraction vertically

• The sections that overlap is the numerator

• The total number of sections is the denominator

• Lets see what this looks like. . .

The first fraction will be represented horizontally

The second fraction will be represented vertically

The section that overlaps is the numerator. The total sections is the denominator.

How do you check your answer?

Numerator x Numerator and Denominator x Denominator

Multiple Choice

Which product is represented by the model?

• 2/3 of 3/4

• 6/12 of 2/3

• 1/2 of 3/4

• 1/12 of 2/3

Multiple Choice

Which model represents the answer  $\frac{6}{15}$  ?

Multiple Choice

Use the model to find the product.

• 35/1

• 2/12

• 1/6

• 1/35

Multiple Choice

Use the model to find the product.

• 4/15

• 4/8

• 1/2

• 4/5

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