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Visualizing Multiplication of Fractions

Using Models

In visualization of multiplication of fractions, we have the

following steps to follow:

1) Illustrate the fractions

Illustrate first the 2nd fraction followed by the 1st fraction and may begin
shading from left, right, top or bottom. Make sure that illustrations have
opposite shading, colors and lines (vertical or horizontal).

2) Combine the two illustrations

We combine/merge the illustration of two fractions.

3) Count the double – shaded part:

Count the part that has been shaded twice (darker part). The double shaded
part becomes our new numerator.

4) Count all the parts the whole is divided: and

The total number of parts the whole is divided becomes the new denominator.

5) Simplify if needed.
Simplify the answer, if needed.

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 Let’s study the example:

1 4 STEP 1
Example 1: of =
3 5
Illustrate the
fractions

× Start with 2nd fraction

4
which is . Then,
5
illustrate the 1st
1
4 1 fraction which is .
× 3
5 3

STEP 2
Combine the two illustrations.

= Notice that the intersection of

the shadings from the two
illustrations created the double-
shaded parts.

STEP 3
𝟒 Count the double – shaded part.
=
𝟏𝟓 We have 4 double – shaded parts. This
becomes the new numerator.

STEP 4
Count all the parts of the whole is divided.
The result will be 15 total parts. This becomes our new
denominator.

STEP 5
Simplify if needed.
4
is already in the simplest form.
15

1 4 4
Answer: Therefore, of =
3 5 15

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 2 3
Example 2: of =
3 4

STEP 1
Illustrate the
fractions.

Illustrate the 2nd

3
fraction which is 4 .
Then, illustrate the 1 st
×
2
fraction which is 3 . 3 2
×
4 3

STEP 2

Combine the two

illustrations.
Notice that the intersection of
the shadings from the two
=
illustrations created the
double-shaded parts.

STEP 5
Simplify if needed.
STEP 3
Find the GFC of 6 and 12.
Count the double – shaded 𝟔 1 Divide the numerator
= =
part. 𝟏𝟐 2 and the denominator by
We have 6 double – shaded their GCF (6).
parts . This becomes the new (6 ÷ 6)/(12 ÷ 6) = 1/2
numerator.

STEP 4

Count all the parts the whole is divided

The result will be 12 total parts. This
becomes our new denominator.

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 2 3 6 1
Answer: Therefore, : of = =
3 4 12 2

A FIRST LOOK
Activity 1
Directions: Shade the illustrations below to show the
fraction.

3 1
1) of 3 =
4

× =
× = =

2 3
2) 3 of 4 =

× =
× = =

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 3 4
3) 4
of =
7

× =
×

= =

3 1 3
4. 4 of 2 = 8

× =
× = =

1 5
5. of =
3 6

× =
× =

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B. A DIFFERENT WAY
Match the picture in Column A with the
multiplication sentence in Column B. Write your
answer in your notebook.

1.
1 1
A. 4 of 4

2 2
B. 5 of 3

1 3
2 C. of
2 4

3 3
D. 4 of 4
3.
2 3
E. 3 of 4

1 3
F. 4 of 4

4.

5.

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BRAIN-COMPATIBLE
Directions: Choose the correct model or illustration that shows the product in each number.

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Multiplying a Fraction and a Whole Number and

another Fraction

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Jian and Jermagne hiked for kilometer an hour
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to reach their destination. How far did they travel in
4 hours?

To find the distance travelled by Jian and Jermagne, we have to multiply

6 by 4 6 x 4 = 6 x 4 = 24 = 3 3
7 7 7 1 7 7

Jian and Jermagne traveled 3 3 kilometers for 4 hours.

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To multiply a whole number by a fraction, multiply the numerator of the fraction
by the whole number and place the product over the denominator. Then reduce the
answer to the lowest term

A. Multiplication of Mixed Numbers and Whole Numbers.

Some avocados are placed on 3 plates to be served for visitors. How many
avocados are there in all?

3 times 1 1 avocado
2

To multiply mixed number by a whole number, change the mixed number to

an improper fraction first. Then multiply the numerator of the improper fraction by

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 the whole number and placed the product over the denominator. Reduce the answer to
lowest term.

3x 11 = 3x 3 = 9 = 41 There are 4 1 avocados to be

2 2 2 2 served. 2

Try another example:

4 2 3
4 x = 24 x 2 = 48 = 3 = 31
5 3 5 3 15 15 5

A FIRST LOOK
Activity 1
Directions: Solve the multiplication problems. Follow the arrows with the correct answer and
color in each arrow as you go while flipping the bottle.

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A DIFFERENT WAY
Activity 2

Laila is busy decorating her room. She wants something weird arrangement. She thought of
____________ which means a mixture of different things.
Directions: Solve the following fractions to unlock the code.
2 1 3
1. 3 x 6. 5 x
2 5
1
2. 6 x 2 7. 8 X2
8 3 5
4 1 2
3. x 8. 3 X3
5 2 4
1 3 4
4. x 9. 4X
10 4 5
3 5
5. 4
x
8 10. 7 X 1 4
7
_____ ____ ______ _____ _____ ____ _____ _____ _____ ______
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

BRAIN-COMPATIBLE
A. Multiply the following fractions. Reduce the answer to lowest term if necessary. Write
your answers in your notebook.
1. 2/3 of 1/2

2. ½ of 7/11

3. ¼ of 9/12

4. 1/8 of 5/6

5. ½ of ¾

B. Solve each problem. Show all your solutions. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Mother has 7/8 of a gallon of cooking oil. She will use 2/3 of the gallon to fry fish.
What fraction of the cooking oil will she use?
___________________________________________________________________
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2. Sophia left 5/8 of the cake in the refrigerator. Sonia ate 2/5 of it. What part of the cake
did Sonia eat?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. My sister Becky baked pancakes for snacks. She bakes 25 pancakes. Each pancake
weighs 5/10 grams. How many grams of pancake did she bake?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

4. There are 7/8 kilogram of meat in the refrigerator. Mother cook 3/5 of it. How many
kilograms of meat did mother cook?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

5. There are 35 pupils joined in Math Club. Of the participants, 5/9 are Grade 5 pupils.
Find the number of Grade 5 participants in the Math Club.
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CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

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1. What is the value of 6 3 − 3 6 ?

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2. Richard was given 2 3 hours to complete a test. He finished it in 2 15 hours.
How much earlier did he complete the test?
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3. There were 280 pears in a crate. 4 if them were rotten and were thrown away.
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Mr. Chua sold 5 of the remainder. How many pears did he sell?

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4. Express 2 3 hours in hours and minutes.

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5. A ribbon is 5 meters long. It is cut into 4 equal pieces. What is the length of
each piece in centimeters?

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