Multiplication of Fractions As Parts of A Group

Multiplication of fractional numbers and fractional numbers.

Activity: Illustrate multiplication of a fractional number and fractional number by dividing a group into equal parts, selecting the fractional number of parts, repeatedly add the fractional part, and equate it to a fractional number.

Solve problems like the following:

1/2 x 2/5	1/5 x 5/8
1/2 x 4/5	1/7 x 7/8
1/3 x 3/5Y	1/5 x 5/6

Bigger and Better

2/3 x 3/5	3/4 x 4/5
3/4 x 8/10	2/3 x 3/4
2/3 x 3/5	3/5 x 5/6
2/3 x 3/7	4/5 x 5/8
2/3 x 1/2	2/3 x 4/5
3/4 x 3/5	3/4 x 1/5