Multiplication of fractions summary assignment:

For each of these multiplication problems, please interpret them in the order:

2/3 x 3/4 = 2/3 of a set of size 3/4.

1. Write a word problem for 4 x 2/3, and draw a diagram to solve it. Explain the steps for solving numerically using multiplication and/or division.

2. Write a word problem for 3/4 x 12 and draw a diagram to solve it. Explain the steps for solving numerically using multiplication and/or division.

3. Write a word problem for 2/5 x 4/3. Draw a square diagram to solve it. Explain how we get the values for the numerator and the denominator of the product in a multiplication way by using the diagram.

4. Write a word problem for 2/3 x 4/5. Draw a number line diagram to solve it. Explain how we get the values for the numerator and the denominator of the product in a multiplication way by using the diagram.