Mastering Mixed Number Multiplication with Area Models

What are the two methods discussed for multiplying mixed fractions?

• Area model and rectangle sections

• Addition and subtraction

• Division and multiplication

• Square roots and exponents

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

In the area model, what is the first step when multiplying 2 1/4 by 2 1/2?

• Add the fractions

• Decompose the mixed numbers

• Draw a circle

• Convert to improper fractions

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

How do you represent 2 1/4 in the area model?

• Draw two whole boxes and one-half of another box

• Draw one whole box and one-fourth of another box

• Draw two whole boxes and one-fourth of another box

• Draw three whole boxes

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 1/4 in the area model?

• 1/2

• 1/16

• 1/4

• 1/8

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

What is the simplified result of 2 1/4 times 2 1/2?

• 5 5/8

• 5 3/4

• 5 1/4

• 5 1/2

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

What is the first step in the area model for multiplying 3 1/2 by 2 3/4?

• Draw three whole boxes and one-half of another box

• Draw two whole boxes

• Draw four whole boxes

• Draw one whole box

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

How many parts do you split the box into when representing 3/4 in the area model?

• 2 parts

• 3 parts

• 4 parts

• 5 parts

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

What is the result of adding 1/2 and 1/2 in the area model?

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

• 1/4

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

How many fourths make a whole in the area model?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.2A

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

What is the final simplified result of 3 1/2 times 2 3/4?

• 8 1/2

• 9 1/4

• 9 5/8

• 10

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6