1.03 Multiply fractions and mixed numbers
Interactive practice questions
The rectangle of blocks below represents what happens when $\frac{1}{3}$13 is multiplied by $\frac{1}{5}$15.
The sides of the rectangle both represent $1$1 and all of the blocks together make up $1$1 whole.
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$\frac{1}{3}$13 |
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Using the block representation, find the value of $\frac{1}{3}\cdot\frac{1}{5}$13·15.
The rectangle of blocks below represents what happens when $\frac{1}{3}$13 is multiplied by $\frac{4}{5}$45.
The sides of the rectangle both represent $1$1 and all of the blocks together make up $1$1 whole.
The rectangle of blocks below represents what happens when $\frac{2}{3}$23 is multiplied by $\frac{2}{5}$25.
The sides of the rectangle both represent $1$1 and all of the blocks together make up $1$1 whole.
Evaluate $\frac{3}{8}\cdot\frac{5}{7}$38·57.