Multiplying Fractions

5th Grade Math: 

Multiplying Fractions

• Review Multiplication Skills
• Distinguish Between Numerator and Denominator 
• Apply Factors to Fractions

Parts of a Fraction

• The numerator is located at the top of the fraction and it shows how many parts we have.
• The denominator is located at the bottom of the fraction and it represents the total amount.

Steps Taken

First, you must multiply horizontally with both numerators.

Second, you multiply horizontally with both denominators.

3 X 1 = 3

4 x 2 = 8

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Now try one on your own!
2/6 x 1/4 =

The answer was.......

            2/6 x 1/4 = 2/24

                                      

Do you have any questions before the quiz?

What is 4/5 x 8/9?

1. 30/42
2. 32/45
3. 28/36
4. 30/35

What is 10/12 x 1/5?

1. 10/50
2. 11/50
3. 10/60
4. 10/56

What is 1/3 x 6/7?

1. 6/21
2. 6/20
3. 1/21
4. 1/16