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09Unit Multiply fractions

jOb ective Learn how to multiply fractions.

1. Textbook Instructions 09 Multiply Fractions

In this unit, students will learn how to multiply The figures in the frames are incomplete. Complete the figures and write the
fractions with whole numbers and other correct numbers in the blanks.
fractions.
Have students color the parts of each shape to find the product.

The first exercise will help students learn about 2\ 2
multiplying a whole number and a fraction. A 5
triangle, circle, pentagon and, square that are 1
divided into equal parts. 2\ 3 1
What does each part of the shape 4
represent? Each part represents a section or 3\ 1 3\
fraction of the whole. 8

Explain to students that the whole number in ++
++
each problem corresponds to the number of
+
times the shape appears and the fraction +

corresponds to the size of the piece to be

colored. Have students color in the number of

parts requested in each shape. The bottom

shape represents the sum of the shapes above

and is the answer to the problem.

Refer to .

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2 53
33

84

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2. Build Understanding

Multiply Using Pictures

Example: 2 1
3

Color in 1 of each triangle.
3

The number 2 in the problem means there will be two triangles.

The sum of these two triangles is the answer, 2 .
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