Dividing Fractions: Keep, Change, Flip
6-8
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Multiplying Fractions
Lesson Details
Grade Level
3-5
Duration (minutes)
1
Summary
A Grade 3-5 math lesson teaching students how to multiply fractions by multiplying the numerators together, multiplying the denominators together, and simplifying the result, using 2/3 × 3/4 = 1/2 as the worked example.
Student Worksheet: Multiplying Fractions
Teacher Note: Students can watch the video lesson above and answer the questions. Click the “Teacher Answer Key” dropdown below when you are ready to review the solutions!
Key Concepts:
• The Rule: To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together, multiply the denominators together, and simplify if possible.
• No Common Denominator Needed: Unlike adding or subtracting, multiplying fractions doesn’t require a common denominator first.
• Simplifying: After multiplying, check if the numerator and denominator share a common factor, and divide both by it if they do.
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided.
- Question 1: What are the three steps for multiplying fractions?
- Question 2: Multiply the numerators of 2/3 and 3/4. What do you get?
- Question 3: Multiply the denominators of 2/3 and 3/4. What do you get?
- Question 4: What is 2/3 × 3/4 before simplifying?
- Question 5: Simplify 6/12. What is the final answer?
Click to reveal Teacher Answer Key
1. Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators, then simplify if possible.
2. 2 × 3 = 6.
3. 3 × 4 = 12.
4. 6/12.
5. 6 ÷ 6 = 1 and 12 ÷ 6 = 2, so 6/12 simplifies to 1/2.
Disclaimer: This worksheet was generated with AI assistance based on original video content. It is intended for educational reference only. Teachers are encouraged to review and adjust questions to fit their curriculum standards before classroom use.
🎯 Extension Activity: Multiply 3/5 × 2/3. Show each step — multiplying the numerators, multiplying the denominators, and simplifying your answer if possible.