Multiplying Fractions Using Visual Models
Discover the rules of fraction multiplication using visual models in this activity.
Tasca 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Tasca 2
Describe to a friend how you can multiply .
Tasca 3
Would you use the model displayed in the app to calculate ? Explain the reasons for your answer.
Tasca 4
The product of two equal fractions is . What are the two fractions?
Tasca 5
Bob bought some wrong pipes to fix a leak in his kitchen sink. The diameter of the pipes he bought is 3/4'', while the plumber said that the correct diameter is half that size. What is the correct diameter of the pipes?