5th Grade Math by

Recap on our previous lesson

f9vkr794wv — 2024-09-05 02:28:22 UTC

In our previous lessons, we learned what multiplying fractions means. We discovered that when you multiply a fraction by another, you take a piece of the second fraction because the multiplication symbol means "of." For example, 1/4 x 4/8 is the same as 1/4 of 4/8. So, in this problem, we are taking a 1/4-sized piece of 4/8.

Learning objectives

f9vkr794wv — 2024-09-05 02:48:04 UTC

Now that we know what it means to multiply fractions, we will learn how to multiply fractions. Although this is a new skill, we will use strategies you have already used when adding fractions! Today, we will focus specifically on multiplying fractions using the area model. Watch the video above to learn how.

You try!

f9vkr794wv — 2024-09-05 02:54:22 UTC

On a piece of paper, write your own fraction multiplication problem using fractions of different denominators. Show your work using the area model method, and remember to simplify!

When do we multiply fractions in real life?

f9vkr794wv — 2024-09-05 03:02:53 UTC

After watching the video and completing your fraction problem, comment under this post with an example of when we would have to multiply fractions in the real world.