Fraction Focus Review Worksheet
IEP Math Support Visual Review & Practice
Fraction Focus: Multiplying Fractions
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The 3-Step Strategy to Multiply Fractions
1 Multiply Tops
Numerator × Numerator
\(2 \times 3 = \mathbf{6}\)
2 Multiply Bottoms
Denominator × Denominator
\(5 \times 4 = \mathbf{20}\)
3 Put It Together
Simplify if asked
\(\frac{6}{20} = \mathbf{\frac{3}{10}}\)
Model Example:
Multiply: \(\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{4}{5}\) → Set up: \(\frac{2 \times 4}{3 \times 5}\) → Answer: \(\frac{8}{15}\)
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Guided Practice: Fill in the Strategy Frames
1. Calculate: \(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{5}\)
Top × Top
×
Bottom × Bottom
×
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Final Answer
2. Calculate: \(\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{2}\)
Top × Top
×
Bottom × Bottom
×
=
Final Answer
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Structured Practice: Show Work Across
Multiply straight across the fraction bar!
- \(\frac{2}{7} \times \frac{3}{5}\)
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×
Answer:
- \(\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
×
×
Answer:
- \(\frac{5}{6} \times \frac{1}{3}\)
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×
Answer:
Turn to Page 2 for Whole Numbers, Mixed Numbers & Word Problems →
Page 2
Whole Numbers & Mixed Numbers Review
Student Name:
1. Whole Numbers → Put over 1
Put a 1 as the denominator:
\(3 = \mathbf{\frac{3}{1}}\) | \(3 \times \frac{2}{5} = \mathbf{\frac{3}{1}} \times \frac{2}{5} = \mathbf{\frac{6}{5}}\)
2. Mixed Numbers → Change First
Multiply bottom × whole, then add top:
\(1\frac{1}{2} = \frac{(1 \times 2) + 1}{2} = \mathbf{\frac{3}{2}}\)
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Multiplying with Whole Numbers
- \(3 \times \frac{1}{4}\)
Rewrite:
1
× \(\frac{1}{4}\)
=
Answer:
- \(\frac{2}{5} \times 4\)
Rewrite: \(\frac{2}{5}\) ×
1
=
Answer:
D
Multiplying with Mixed Numbers (Convert First)
Scaffolded Steps
- \(1\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3}\)
Step 1: Convert \(1\frac{1}{2}\) to fraction
\(\frac{(1 \times 2) + 1}{2}\) →
2
Step 2: Multiply
Answer:
- \(2\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{3}\)
Step 1: Convert \(2\frac{1}{4}\) to fraction
\(\frac{(2 \times 4) + 1}{4}\) →
4
Step 2: Multiply
Answer:
E
Real-World Application: 4-Step Organizer
Baking Recipe Problem
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A recipe calls for \(1\frac{1}{2}\) cups of brown sugar. Mia wants to make only \(\frac{1}{2}\) of the recipe. How many cups of brown sugar does Mia need?
1. Convert Mixed
\(1\frac{1}{2} = \mathbf{\frac{3}{2}}\)
2. Set Up Multiply
\(\frac{3}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}\)
3. Solve Across
4. Label Unit
cups sugar
Sentence: Mia needs
cups of brown sugar.
Self-Check: How confident do you feel multiplying mixed numbers?
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