Understanding Multiplication of Unit Fractions Using Area Models

How can the fraction 5/8 be represented using unit fractions?

• As a sum of 1/5 added 8 times

• As a sum of 1/8 added 5 times

• As a sum of 1/8 added 8 times

• As a sum of 1/5 added 5 times

What happens to the numerator and denominator when multiplying a number by a unit fraction?

• The numerator and denominator both change

• The numerator changes, but the denominator remains the same

• Both the numerator and denominator remain the same

• The numerator remains the same, but the denominator changes

If you multiply 4 by 1/6, what is the result?

• 1/24

• 4/6

• 6/4

• 24/6

When multiplying 1/8 by 21, how many shaded parts are needed in total?

• 16 shaded parts

• 21 shaded parts

• 8 shaded parts

• 24 shaded parts

How many fully shaded rectangles are needed when multiplying 1/8 by 21?

• One fully shaded rectangle

• Two fully shaded rectangles

• Four fully shaded rectangles

• Three fully shaded rectangles