Multiplying Fractions with an Area Model

This video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions using area models. It provides step-by-step instructions for multiplying fractions such as 2/3 * 1/2, 3/4 * 2/3, and 3/5 * 2/3. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding numerators and denominators and demonstrates how to visually represent these fractions using area models. The video concludes with a review of the multiplication process using the example of 1/2 * 3/4.

What is the product of 2/3 and 1/2 using an area model?

• 1/6

• 3/6

• 1/3

• 2/6

How many parts are shaded in both colors in the area model for 2/3 and 1/2?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

What does the denominator in a fraction tell us in the context of an area model?

• The color to use

• How many parts to divide into

• How to color the model

• How many parts to shade

In the area model, what does shading represent?

• Parts included in the product

• Parts to be multiplied

• Shaded parts

• Unused parts

What is the simplified form of the product of 3/4 and 2/3?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3

How many total parts are there in the area model for 3/4 times 2/3?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

What is the product of 3/5 and 2/3 using an area model?

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 4/5

• 1/5

How many parts are shaded by both colors in the area model for 3/5 and 2/3?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 7

What is the simplified form of the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

• 3/8

• 2/8

• 1/2

• 1/4

How many parts are shaded by two colors in the area model for 1/2 and 3/4?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5