Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Multiplying Fractions with a Model
The overlapping area is the answer. So in this problem,
31×53=153 or 51Which problem does the model represent?
51×62
31×52
52×51
52×52
Which model correctly shows the problem 62×51 ?
Which product is represented by the model?
2/3 of 3/4
6/12 of 2/3
1/2 of 3/4
1/12 of 2/3
What problem is represented by the model?
1/2 x 3/10
3/5 x 9/50
3/5 x 3/10
2/5 x 3/5
Use the model to find the product.
35/1
2/12
1/6
1/35
Which fraction model shows 2/5 x 2/3?
Multiplying Fractions by Fractions Without Models
Multiply the numerators.
Multiply the denominators.
Simplify if needed.
Mimi is baking cookies for her grandson. The recipe calls for ⅔ cup of chocolate chips and she wants to make half of a batch. Which of the following statements is true?
She will use ⅔ cup of chocolate chips.
She will use more than ⅔ cup of chocolate chips.
She will use less than ⅔ cup of chocolate chips.
She will double the amount of chocolate chips.
Multiply these fractions: remember to simplify!
1/5
10/18
6/30
0
Find the product:
6/28
9/28
6/11
12/21
Bella has 32 songs on her iphone. Three-eighths of those songs are by Justin Timberlake. How many Justin Timberlake songs does Bella have on her iphone?
12 songs
15 songs
9 songs
18 songs