Drawing Fraction Models with Multiplication

What does the denominator in a fraction tell us when drawing a model?

• The number of shaded boxes needed for the product

• The total number of boxes

• The number of boxes to shade

• How many rows or columns to divide the box into

What does the numerator in a fraction indicate when drawing a model?

• How many rows or columns to divide the box into

• The total number of boxes in the model

• The number of rows or columns to shade

• The number of boxes to leave unshaded

When multiplying two fractions, how do you represent the second fraction in the model?

• By stacking the boxes on top of each other

• By creating a separate box and dividing it into columns

• By shading additional boxes in the first model

• By dividing the box into rows

How do you represent the multiplication of fractions in a model?

• By shading the entire model

• By multiplying the number of shaded boxes

• By drawing one model inside another

• By stacking two models and looking for double shaded sections

What does the shaded area in the model represent?

• The total number of pieces

• The unshaded area of the model

• The numerator of the product

• The denominator of the product

How do you determine the product of two fractions using models?

• By counting the sections with double shading

• By finding the area of the shaded sections

• By adding the numerators of both fractions

• By counting the total shaded areas

What does the product of two-thirds times one-fifth equal to when using models?

• One-tenth

• Five-sixths

• Three-tenths

• Two-fifteenths

Why is it necessary to draw one fraction model with rows and the other with columns?

• To simplify the multiplication process

• To differentiate between the two fractions

• It is not necessary; both models can be drawn using either rows or columns

• To ensure accurate representation of the multiplication

What is the importance of simplifying fractions in the final answer?

• To find the greatest common factor

• To increase the value of the fraction

• To reduce the fraction to its simplest form

• To make the fraction easier to draw

After simplifying, what is the final answer for multiplying two-fifths by one-half?

• One-tenth

• Two-fifths

• Two-tenths

• One-fifth