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Multiply fractions by unit fractions by making simpler problems
Multiply fractions greater than 1 by fractions
Multiply Fractions
Word Problems
100

3/4 x 1/2 = 

3/8 - correct model on whiteboard

Divide the rectangle into 4 equal parts. Shade 3.

Then divide the whole into 2 equal horizontal parts.

Shade the overlap.

100

6/8 x 1/4 = 

Make into simpler problem, then give the answer.

1/8 x 1/4 x 6 =  

6/32 or 3/16

100

5/3 x 2/5 = 

Make into its SIMPLIEST FORM as final answer.

10/15 =

2/3

100

3/5 x 4/7 = 

12/35

100

A garden is 3/4 of a yard long and 2/5 of a yard wide.
What is the area of the garden? 

6/20 or 3/10

200

5/6 x 1/3 = 

5/18 - correct model on whiteboard

  • Divide into 6 equal vertical parts. Shade 5.

  • Partition into 3 equal horizontal parts.

  • Shade the overlap.

200

9/12 x 1/3 = 

Make into simpler problem, then give the answer.

1/12 x 1/3 x 9 =

9/36 or 1/4

200

7/4 x 3/7 = 

Make into its SIMPLIEST FORM as final answer.

21/28 = 

3/4

200

6/8 x 5/9 = 

30/72 or

15/36 or 

5/12

200

Maria read 5/6 of a book on Monday and 3/4 of that amount on Tuesday. How much of the book did she read on Tuesday? 

15/24 or 5/8

300

2/5 x 1/4 = 

2/20 - correct model on whiteboard 

  • Divide into 5 equal columns. Shade 2.

  • Divide into 4 equal rows.

  • Shade the overlapping region.

300

8/10 x 1/5 =

Make into simpler problem, then give the answer.

1/10 x 1/5 x 8 = 

8/50 or 4/25

300

9/5 x 4/3 =

Leave as improper fraction OR make into a whole number if possible.

36/15

300

9/10 x 15/18 =

135/180 or 

27/36 or 

3/4

300

A recipe calls for 7/8 cup of sugar. You make 2/3 of the recipe. How much sugar do you use?

14/24 or 7/12

400

7/8 x 1/2 = 

7/16 - correct model on whiteboard

  • Divide into 8 equal parts. Shade 7.

  • Split into 2 equal rows.

  • Shade the overlap.

400

12/15 x 1/6 =

Make into simpler problem, then give the answer.

1/15 x 1/6 x 12 =

12/90 or 2/15

400

5/2 x 3/4 = 

Leave as improper fraction OR make into a whole number if possible.

15/8

400

14/15 x 9/28 = 

126/420 or

63/210 or

21/70 or

3/10

400

A runner completed 9/10 of a mile. During the last part of the run, she completed 4/9 of that distance. How far did she run during the last part? 

MUST BE IN SIMPLIEST FORM TO GET THE POINTS!

36/90 (not reduced)

4/10 

Final answer: 2/5

500

4/9 x 1/3 = 

4/27 - correct model on whiteboard

  • Divide into 9 equal parts. Shade 4.

  • Divide into 3 rows.

  • Shade the overlapping section.

500

14/21 x 1/7 =

Make into simpler problem, then give the answer.

1/21 x 1/7 x 14 =

14/147 or 2/21

500

11/3 x 5/6 =

Leave as improper fraction OR make into a whole number if possible.

55/18

500

16/21 x 14/24 = 

224/504 or

112/252 or

56/126 or

28/63 

500

A rectangular flag is 8/9 yard long and 3/4 yard wide. What is the area of the flag?

MUST BE IN SIMPLIEST FORM TO GET THE POINTS!

24/36 (not reduced)

6/9

Final answer: 2/3