We can use fraction models to multiply any two fractions.

Let's figure out how to use models to compute the following product:

\dfrac{3}{5} \times \dfrac{2}{3}

We start with the model of \dfrac{3}{5}.



Since we need to multiply by \dfrac{\color{red}2}{\color{blue}3} , we split the whole into \color{blue}3 equal parts horizontally. But this time, we keep the shaded pieces in the bottom \color{red}2 rows.



From the picture on the right, we see that the shaded part represents \dfrac{6}{15} of the whole.

Therefore, \dfrac{3}{5} \times \dfrac{2}{3} = \dfrac{6}{15}.

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What multiplication problem is represented by the model above?

EXPLANATION

We have \dfrac{2}{5} on the left and \dfrac{6}{20} on the right.

Therefore, the multiplication problem shown is:

\dfrac{2}{5} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{6}{20}

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What multiplication problem is represented by the model above?

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$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{3}{4}$
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$\dfrac{1}{4} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{3}{4}$
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$\dfrac{3}{2} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{1}{8}$
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$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{3}{8}$
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$\dfrac{1}{2} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{1}{8}$

Find the missing numbers in the multiplication problem represented by the model above.

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Find the missing numbers in the multiplication problem represented by the model above.

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What number is missing from the multiplication problem above?

EXPLANATION

We have \dfrac{3}{4} on the left and \dfrac{9}{20} on the right.

The shape on the right-hand side is split into 5 equal parts by horizontal lines. So, the shaded part on the right is \dfrac{\color{blue}3}{5} of the shaded part on the left.

Therefore, the multiplication problem shown is

\dfrac{3}{4} \times \dfrac{\color{blue}3}{5} = \dfrac{9}{20}.

So, the missing number is \color{blue}3.

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What number is missing from the multiplication problem above?

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$3$
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$6$
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$1$
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$2$
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$4$

Insert the missing number in the multiplication problem below.

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Insert the missing number in the multiplication problem below.

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What picture is missing from the multiplication model below?



EXPLANATION

In the model, we have \dfrac{2}{3} on the left.

Since we need to multiply by \dfrac{\color{red}4}{\color{blue}5} , we split the whole into \color{blue}5 equal parts horizontally and ensure that \color{red}4 of the parts remain shaded.



From the picture on the right, we see that the shaded part represents \dfrac{8}{15} of the whole.

Therefore, the missing picture is as follows:



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What picture is missing from the multiplication model above?

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What picture is missing from the multiplication model above?

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What picture is missing from the multiplication model above?

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Use the model above to calculate \dfrac{2}{6} \times \dfrac{3}{4}.

EXPLANATION

Since we need to multiply by \dfrac{\color{red}3}{\color{blue}4} , we split the whole into \color{blue}4 equal parts horizontally and ensure that \color{red}3 of the parts remain shaded.



From the picture on the right, we see that the shaded part represents \dfrac{6}{24} of the whole.

Therefore, \dfrac{2}{6} \times \dfrac{3}{4} = \dfrac{6}{24}.

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Use the model above to solve the following multiplication problem. You do not need to simplify your answer.

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Use the model above to solve the following multiplication problem. You do not need to simplify your answer.

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Use the model above to solve the following multiplication problem. You do not need to simplify your answer.

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