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Multiplying Fractions Basics

Multiplying Fractions Basics

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🔢 Part 1: Understanding the Rule

1. Fill in the blanks to complete the rule for multiplying fractions:

To multiply fractions, multiply the __________ together and multiply the __________ together.

2. Circle the correct answer:

When we multiply 1/2 × 1/3, what do we get?

1/6

2/5

1/5

2/6

✏️ Part 2: Simple Multiplication Problems

3. Solve these fraction multiplication problems. Show your working:

a) 1/2 × 1/4 = _____

b) 2/3 × 1/2 = _____

c) 1/3 × 1/5 = _____

d) 3/4 × 1/3 = _____

🍫 Part 3: Real-Life Problems

4. Sarah has 1/2 of a chocolate bar. She wants to give 1/3 of what she has to her friend. How much of the whole chocolate bar will her friend get?
5. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour. If you want to make 1/2 of the recipe, how much flour do you need?
6. Tom walked 3/4 of a kilometre. His sister walked 1/2 as far as Tom. How far did his sister walk?

🎯 Part 4: Multiple Choice Practice

7. What is 1/4 × 1/2?

1/8

2/6

1/6

2/8

8. Which of these equals 1/6? (Check all that apply)

1/2 × 1/3

1/3 × 1/2

2/3 × 1/4

1/1 × 1/6

🎨 Part 5: Drawing and Explaining

9. Draw a picture to show 1/2 × 1/3 = 1/6. You can use rectangles or circles:
10. Explain in your own words how to multiply two fractions:

🌟 Part 6: Challenge Questions

11. Fill in the missing numbers:

a) 1/3 × _____ = 1/12

b) _____ × 1/5 = 1/10

c) 2/3 × _____ = 2/9

12. True or False? Circle your answer and explain:

When you multiply two fractions, the answer is always smaller than both fractions you started with.

True

False

Explain your answer:

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