🔢 Part 1: Basic Fraction Multiplication

1. Multiply these fractions using the numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator method:

a) 2/3 × 3/4 = ___________

b) 1/2 × 2/5 = ___________

c) 3/7 × 2/3 = ___________

2. Circle the correct answer for 1/4 × 3/5:

3/20

4/20

3/9

4/9

📐 Part 2: Area Model Method

3. Use the drawing box below to create an area model for 2/3 × 1/4. Draw a rectangle, divide it into sections, and shade the overlapping area:

The answer is: ___________

4. Draw an area model for 3/4 × 2/5:

The answer is: ___________

🧮 Part 3: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

5. Solve these problems:

a) 4 × 2/3 = ___________

b) 3 × 3/8 = ___________

c) 5 × 1/4 = ___________

6. Which of these tips are helpful when multiplying fractions? Check all that apply:

Simplify before multiplying when possible

Multiplying by a fraction less than 1 makes the product smaller

Always convert to decimals first

Use estimation to check if your answer is reasonable

🍰 Part 4: Real-World Problems

7. A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. If you want to make 3/4 of the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

Answer: __________ cups of sugar

8. Sarah walked 3/4 of a kilometre. Tom walked 2/3 as far as Sarah. How far did Tom walk?

Answer: __________ kilometres

9. A chocolate bar is divided into 12 pieces. If you eat 1/3 of 3/4 of the bar, how many pieces did you eat?

Answer: __________ pieces

🎯 Part 5: Method Matching

10. Match each multiplication method with its description:

1. Standard Algorithm

2. Area Model

3. Number Line

A. Draw rectangles and shade overlapping areas

B. Multiply numerators together and denominators together

C. Mark fractions on a line and partition segments

💭 Part 6: Reflection

11. Explain in your own words why multiplying by a fraction less than 1 makes the answer smaller than the original number:

12. Which method for multiplying fractions do you find easiest to understand? Why?

13. Write one tip you would give to a friend who is learning to multiply fractions:

Multiplying Fractions Methods

Multiplying Fractions Methods

🔢 Part 1: Basic Fraction Multiplication

📐 Part 2: Area Model Method

🧮 Part 3: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

🍰 Part 4: Real-World Problems

🎯 Part 5: Method Matching

💭 Part 6: Reflection

About This Worksheet

Free Download

Print-Ready

AI-Generated

For Teachers & Parents

Need a custom version of this worksheet?

More General Worksheets

Adding Subtracting Story Fractions

Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Improper to Mixed Fractions

Linear Equations with Fractions

Fractions and Decimals Operations

Adding Fractions Worksheet

Fractions Multiplication Division Worksheet

Year 9 Fractions Guide