How to Multiply Fractions by Fractions – Step by Step Instructions with Free Printable

Prep-Work for Multiplying Fractions With Models Interactive Notebook

So there is very little prep-work with this activity.

1. Print of pages
2. Provide colored pencils, pencils, and a math notebook.

And you are ready to go.

Hammermill Paper, Copy, 20lb, 8.5 x 11, 92 Bright, Letter, 1,500 Sheets / 3 Reams, (113620), Made In The USACrayola 24 Ct Erasable Colored PencilMath Notebook: 1/2 inch Square Graph paper pages, Large (8.5 x 11) inches and White Paper

What’s Next?

Now comes the fun part…..helping children understand multiplying fractions with models.

Step 1

First, draw a rectangle. Then, look at the first fraction in the expression and divide the height of the rectangle by the denominator.

Step 2

Use the numerator to determine how many parts that need to be shaded in.

Step 3

Next, we divide the width of the rectangle up by using the number in the denominator of the second fraction.

Step 4

Now we use the numerator to determine how many parts that need to be shaded in. I recommend using a different pattern or color to shade in the second fraction!

Step 5

Finally, we count up all the parts that have been shaded twice. This is the numerator.

Count up how many parts are in the whole rectangle and that is the denominator.

That’s it!!! That’s all you have to do to teach multiplying fractions with models. And now it is time for some practice.

This activity may help your children get it some extra practice in a fun, hands-on way!

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