Multiplication of Fractions As Parts of A Group

Multiplication of fractional numbers and fractional numbers.

Activity: Illustrate multiplication of a fractional number and fractional number by dividing a group into equal parts, selecting the fractional number of parts, repeatedly add the fractional part, and equate it to a fractional number.

Solve problems like the following:

1/2 x 2/5

1/5 x 5/8

1/2 x 4/5

1/7 x 7/8

1/3 x 3/5Y

1/5 x 5/6

Bigger and Better

2/3 x 3/5

3/4 x 4/5

3/4 x 8/10

2/3 x 3/4

2/3 x 3/5

3/5 x 5/6

2/3 x 3/7

4/5 x 5/8

2/3 x 1/2

2/3 x 4/5

3/4 x 3/5

3/4 x 1/5

 

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