Multiplying FractionsStraight across — and the surprise that the answer gets…5th GradeMultiply the numerators together, and thedenominators together. No common denominatorneeded.a/b × c/d = ac/bd2/3 × 4/58/15Tops times tops, bottoms times bottoms.1/2 × 1/21/4Half of a half. Multiplying by a fraction under 1 shrinks it.3/4 × 86Write 8 as 8/1 first.2/3 of 128'Of' means multiply. 2/3 × 12/1 = 24/3 = 8.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ multiplying makes it bigger✓ multiplying by a fraction under 1 makes it smallerHalf of something is less than the something. Only multiplying by more than 1 grows a number.Cancel before you multiply where you can — it keeps the numberssmall.Multiplying Fractionswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 5th Grade

Multiplying Fractions

Straight across — and the surprise that the answer gets smaller.

How to use it

Point at the rule they need instead of reteaching the whole topic.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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