Put it together: Multiplication of fractions assignment:

1. Write a multiplication word problem for 3/4 × 1/2 using a pound - box - number of boxes model.

2. Draw a diagram for your word problem (label!)

3. Explain why the answer of the problem is 3/4 × 1/2 using length x width = area explanation

4. Explain why the answer is multiplication using an amount in 1 set, number of sets explanation.

5-8 Repeat all of the steps 1-4 for the numbers (2 1/2) × (1 1/3)

9. Explain how you can use the diagram in #6 to show each of these computation steps:
a. (2 1/2) × (1 1/3) = (5/2) × (4/3)
b. (5 × 4)/(2 × 3)

10. Redraw your diagram from #6 and add to it to show why:
(20)/(6) = (20 ÷ 2)/(20 ÷ 2)
reminder: simplifying fractions uses a measurement division type of division