Picturing Fraction Multiplication

             

 

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Quantile  Skill     and  Concept:  

 

   

Quantile  Measure:    

• Multiply  two  fractions  or  a  fraction  and  a  whole     number  in  number  and  word  problems.  (QSC224)      

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Set A9 Number & Operations: Multiplying Fractions Blackline Use anytime after Set A9, Activity 4. Run a class set.

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Set A9 H Independent Worksheet 1 Independent Worksheet

Picturing Fraction Multiplication

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Each of the pictures below shows the results of multiplying one fraction by another. Label each of the shaded regions with its dimensions and area . Then write a multiplication equation to match. 3 4

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2 3

2x 3 = 6 3 4 12

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Pedro’s dog, Oso, got into the kitchen last night. Oso saw three-fourths of a meat loaf still in the pan. He ate half of the meat loaf that was there before Pedro stopped him. What part of the meat loaf was still left? Use numbers, words, and/ or pictures to solve the problem. Show your work.

Answer: ___________ of the meat loaf was still left. © The Math Learning Center

Bridges in Mathematics Grade 5 Supplement • A9.33

4 5

3 4 2 3

4 5

2 3

3 6 = 4 12 4 5

6 8

8 10

4 16 = 5 25

3 5

3 4

3 4

6 18 9 = = 8 32 16

3 5

8 24 12 = = 10 50 25

1 2 3 4

3 8

3 4

1 3 = 2 8