12/1 Multiplying Fractions Mini-Lesson

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn how to multiply fractions in mathematics?

• It helps in solving real-life problems involving parts of a whole

• It is only useful for advanced mathematics

• It is not necessary for everyday life

• It is mainly used for geometry

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Find the product: 1/3 × 1/4. Simplify if needed!

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Find the product: 2/3 of 6. Simplify if needed!

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Anna and Maddie are collecting clothes for a clothing drive. Anna collected 1/2 as many clothes as Maddie did. If Anna collected 4/5 of a bag of clothes, how many bags of clothes did Maddie collect? Simplify if needed!

Multiple Choice

Find the product: 1/6 × 6. Simplify if needed!

• 1/36

• 7/6

• 1

• 6 1/6

Multiple Choice

Find the product: 5/6 × 2/5. Simplify if needed!

• 1/3

• 2/11

• 10/30

• 1/2

Open Ended

Find the product of 3/8 x 24. Simplify if needed!

Multiple Choice

What is the value of 3/7 of 35? Simplify if needed!

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 21

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