Multiplying Fractions Using Models

What is the first step when using a model to multiply fractions, as shown in the example?

• Draw a square, mark off thirds, and shade 2/3.

• Draw a circle and shade half.

• Divide the square into four equal parts.

• Shade the entire square.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4B

If the length of a rectangle is 2/3 foot and the width is 1/2 foot, what is the area of the rectangle?

• 1/3 square foot

• 1/2 square foot

• 2 square feet

• 1/6 square foot

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4B

How do you multiply the fractions 2/3 and 1/2?

• Multiply the numerators and denominators: (2 × 1)/(3 × 2)

• Add the numerators and denominators: (2 + 1)/(3 + 2)

• Subtract the numerators and denominators: (2 - 1)/(3 - 2)

• Divide the numerators and denominators: (2 ÷ 1)/(3 ÷ 2)

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What is 2/3 × 1/2 in simplest form?

• 1/3

• 2/6

• 1/2

• 1/6

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What does the overlapping shading in the model represent?

• The product of the two fractions

• The sum of the two fractions

• The difference between the two fractions

• The quotient of the two fractions

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

What is the first step when multiplying two fractions?

• Multiply the numerators.

• Add the numerators.

• Multiply the denominators only.

• Add the denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What is the product of 3/5 × 1/6 in simplest form?

• 1/10

• 3/30

• 1/6

• 1/5

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Amanda is making 6 smoothies and needs 2/3 cup of orange juice for each. How many cups of orange juice does she need in all?

• 4 cups

• 2 cups

• 6 cups

• 3 cups

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

When multiplying a fraction by a whole number, what can you use to help visualize the problem?

• Models

• Calculators

• Rulers

• Thermometers

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Which of the following is a way to think about multiplying 2/3 × 6?

• (2 × 6) ÷ 3

• (2 + 6) × 3

• (2 ÷ 6) × 3

• (2 × 3) ÷ 6

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C