Topic: 1-3 Multiply Fractions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a necessary step before multiplying fractions?

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Add the numerators

• Divide the denominators

• Subtract the fractions

Multiple Choice

What is the product of 2/3 and 4/5?

• 8/15

• 6/8

• 6/15

• 8/12

Multiple Choice

What is the product of 6/7 and 2/7?

• 12/49

• 8/14

• 6/14

• 8/49

Open Ended

What do you notice about the product when multiplying two fractions that are less than one?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are correct steps to simplify the product of 4/9 and 3/4?

• Multiply numerators and denominators, then simplify the result

• Add the numerators and denominators, then simplify

• Multiply only the numerators, keep the denominator same

• Multiply only the denominators, keep the numerator same

Multiple Choice

When multiplying mixed numbers like 2 1/2 and 3 3/5, what is the first step you should take to solve the problem?

• Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

• Add the whole numbers first

• Multiply only the fractions

• Simplify before multiplying

Open Ended

A recipe requires 2 1/2 cups of sugar. If Mrs. Marina is going to make one half of the recipe, then how much sugar does she need?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct area of a rectangle with a height of 1 1/4 inches and a base of 5/6 inches?

• 1 1/12 square inches

• 2 1/12 square inches

• 1 5/24 square inches

• 2 5/24 square inches

Open Ended

When Omar and Andre multiplied their fraction cards, they got a product greater than 4. Is this statement true or false? Justify your answer.

Open Ended

If Ira multiplies her fraction card by any of the other cards, the product will always be less than one. Is this statement true or false? Justify your answer.

Multiple Select

Which pairs of students, when multiplying their fraction cards, will get a product greater than 2?

• Omar and Andre

• Ellie and Omar

• Ellie and Ira

• Andre and Ira

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about multiplying fractions today, and is there anything you are still unsure about or would like to know more?

I can …

use models and equations to multiply fractions and mixed numbers

MA.6.NSO.2.2  Compute products of positive fractions by positive fractions, including mixed numbers.

MA.K12.MTR.2.1, MTR.4.1, MTR.7.1​