Visualizing Fraction Multiplication with Areas
Use an area model to explore how two fractions are multiplied. Adjust the model to see how the shaded region represents the product.
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Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
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How do the denominators relate to the area of the small rectangle?
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How do the numerators relate to the number of rectangles tiling the shaded rectangle in the area model?
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Rolland says, “Finding products of fractions is easy. Just multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.” Can area models justify Rolland’s claim? Why or why not?