Fractions: Multiply pairs of proper fractions

In this lesson, we will learn the procedure for multiplying fractions and express the products in their simplest form or as a mixed number.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the fraction 'ten fifteens' in its simplest form?

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Q2.Insert < > or = to make this equation correct.

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Q3.Where would you place seven tenths on the number line?

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Q4.Where would you place 0.07 on the number line?

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Q5.Where would you place three quarters on the number line?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the fraction 'ten fifteens' in its simplest form?

1/5

Q2.Insert < > or = to make this equation correct.

2/5

Q3.Where would you place seven tenths on the number line?

3/5

Q4.Where would you place 0.07 on the number line?

4/5

Q5.Where would you place three quarters on the number line?

5/5

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Multiply pairs of proper fractions - Quiz

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Q1.What is the product of these two fractions in its simplest form?

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Q2.What is the product of these two fractions as a mixed number?

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Q3.The values in the outer triangles multiply together to produce the fraction the central triangle. Find the missing fraction in its simplest form.

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Q4.Find the value of a.

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Q5.Find the value of b.

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Multiply pairs of proper fractions - Quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is the product of these two fractions in its simplest form?

1/5

Q2.What is the product of these two fractions as a mixed number?

2/5

Q3.The values in the outer triangles multiply together to produce the fraction the central triangle. Find the missing fraction in its simplest form.

3/5

Q4.Find the value of a.

4/5

Q5.Find the value of b.

5/5

Lesson summary: Fractions: Multiply pairs of proper fractions

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