{"id":6963,"date":"2021-08-11T07:40:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T02:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=6963"},"modified":"2025-04-02T18:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T13:10:47","slug":"how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Multiply &amp; Divide Fractions: 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-54db81bf-d488-4b76-bb91-efd5b2cc125a\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#0-introduction-multiplying-amp-dividing-fractions->Introduction: Multiplying &amp; Dividing Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#3-introduction-multiplying-fractions->Introduction: Multiplying Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#4-first-step-to-multiplying-fractions-modelling->First Step to Multiplying Fractions: Modelling&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#8-multiplying-fractions-4-easy-steps->Multiplying Fractions: 4 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#9-analysis-multiplying-fractions-versus-whole-number-multiplication->Analysis: Multiplying Fractions versus Whole Number Multiplication<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#10-dividing-fractions-in-real-life-introduction->Dividing Fractions in Real Life: Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-multiply-divide-fractions-steps-with-visual-models\/#11-first-step-to-dividing-fractions-modelling->First Step to Dividing Fractions: Modelling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"0-introduction-multiplying-amp-dividing-fractions-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Introduction: Multiplying &amp; Dividing Fractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tough Creatures &#8211; the Fractions!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fractions are considered one of the trickiest math concepts for young kids because they have different notations than whole numbers. It is an abstract notion that challenges the little rockstars to do better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sllb-container\">\n    <!-- Left Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-left-part\">\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\t  <p class=\"sllb-h4\">Math & ELA | PreK To Grade 5<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\t  \n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">Kids see <span>fun<\/span>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">You see real <span>learning outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n      <p>Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/parents\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta1 sllb-blue\">Parents, try for free<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta2 sllb-blue\">Teachers, use for free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Right Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-right-part\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/web_ui\/assets\/images\/loggedout\/home\/mobile_image_banner-ada064cd2ffaa053213b.png\" alt=\"Banner Image\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Operations on fractions add to the complexity as it becomes strenuous for children to understand what these operations mean; therefore, visualizing them can lead to better comprehension of the concept. The multiplication and division of fractions might contradict the existing understanding of multiplying and dividing whole numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, multiplying two whole numbers always results in a greater product, but this is not true with multiplying fractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, dividing two whole numbers usually results in a smaller quotient than the dividend, but this is not the case with dividing fractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/division-of-fractions.jpeg\" alt=\"Division of fractions is not the same as dividing two whole numbers\" class=\"wp-image-30608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/division-of-fractions.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/division-of-fractions-300x111.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/division-of-fractions-150x56.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the lack of proper understanding of these concepts, even among teachers, students have difficulty understanding fractions. It also causes confusion and misconceptions among them.<br><br>This article aims to provide engaging methods to help children visualize multiplication and division concepts. Furthermore, we will also try to ease the understanding of procedures involved in multiplying and dividing fractions through a simple methodology involving just 4 steps.<br><br><em>Read on and make learning fractions easy and pleasant!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"1-glossary-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Glossary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fraction<\/strong> \u2013 Part of a whole number written in the form of a\/b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Denominator<\/strong> \u2013 The bottom number on a fraction&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Numerator<\/strong> \u2013 The number on the top of a fraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit Fraction \u2013 <\/strong>A fraction with numerator 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whole Number<\/strong> \u2013 Counting numbers (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 \u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equivalent fraction<\/strong> \u2013 A fraction that has equal\/same value as another fraction&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplifying<\/strong> \u2013 Making a fraction simpler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proper fraction<\/strong> \u2013 A fraction with a value less than 1 (numerator &lt; denominator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improper fraction<\/strong> \u2013 A fraction with a value greater than 1 (numerator &gt; denominator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed Number<\/strong> \u2013 A way of writing improper fractions using a whole number and a proper fraction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Divisor<\/strong> \u2013 A number by which another number is to be divided&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dividend<\/strong> \u2013 A number that is to be divided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quotient<\/strong> \u2013 The result of dividing one number by another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remainder<\/strong> \u2013 The leftover after division<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"2-starting-with-the-multiplication-amp-division-of-fractions-must-knows-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Starting with the Multiplication &amp;  Division of Fractions: Must-Knows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding of multiplication and division with whole numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of fractions and their visual models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representing whole numbers as fractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equivalent fractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplifying fractions to their lowest form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversion of improper fractions into mixed numbers and vice versa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addition of fractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-math-apps-for-kids\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Best Math Apps to Make Math Exciting for Students<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"3-introduction-multiplying-fractions-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Introduction: Multiplying Fractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting with the steps of multiplying fractions, it is imperative to develop a conceptual understanding of fraction multiplication. Children should be able to visualize multiplication and know what it means to multiply a fraction by a whole number or a fraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Quick Tip:<\/strong> Start with modeling multiplication or division involving only whole numbers. You can then move on to fractional numbers. This way, kids&#8217; knowledge of multiplying or dividing whole numbers will be refreshed, and they can connect it to constructing the models for fraction multiplication or division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with fraction multiplication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"4-first-step-to-multiplying-fractions-modelling-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>First Step to Multiplying Fractions: Modelling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using visual models as a learning aid makes teaching and learning more effective, fun, and interactive. It is a student-centered approach that helps kids visualize key mathematical concepts, which further aids them in gaining a deeper understanding of the concept at a root level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the teachers, visual models can trigger discussions of mathematical ideas and relations with previously known concepts. It helps them better understand the students\u2019 grasp of the concept.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, teaching fraction multiplication initially through models and then proceeding toward standard procedures would be the ideal approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To begin with, Fraction Multiplication can take 3 different forms.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level 1A<\/strong>: Whole \u00d7 Fraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level 1B:<\/strong> Fraction \u00d7&nbsp;Whole&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level 2<\/strong>: Fraction \u00d7 Fraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Please note: <\/strong><\/em>We will not take up mixed numbers as a separate case because these are also fractions written differently. To help your kids learn about mixed numbers and improper fractions through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-games\" title=\"\">fun math games online<\/a>, you can sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\/mixed-numbers-as-fractions-games\">here!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-level-1a-whole-%C3%97-fraction-\">Level 1A: Whole \u00d7 Fraction&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Example 1: <\/strong>Tim used \u00bc of the pumpkin to make one pumpkin pie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">He made 3 pies. Let\u2019s find out how many pumpkins he used in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>As he used one-fourth of the pumpkin 3 times<\/em>, <em>its multiplication expression would be <\/em><strong>3 \u00d7 \u00bc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction.jpeg\" alt=\"Whole x Fraction Example 3 Times 14 is 34\" class=\"wp-image-30609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-300x81.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-150x41.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong><strong>3 \u00d7 \u00bc&nbsp;<\/strong> = <sub>&nbsp;3\/4<\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, Tim used three-fourths of the pumpkin to make 3 pies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Example 2: <\/strong>If Tim had to make 5 pies, how many pumpkins would he need?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Whole x Fraction Example 5 Times 14 is 54\" class=\"wp-image-30610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-2.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-2-300x73.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-2-150x37.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 \u00d7<strong><strong>\u00bc<\/strong><\/strong> =<\/strong><sub> <strong>5\/4<\/strong> <\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, Tim would need 1 whole and a quarter piece of the pumpkin to make 5 pies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-level-1b-fraction-%C3%97-whole\">Level 1B: Fraction \u00d7 Whole<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visualizing the model for <em>Fraction \u00d7 Whole<\/em> could be challenging for kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the first number in the multiplication sentence denotes the number of groups or times something is to be repeated. But, in the <em>Fraction \u00d7 Whole <\/em>scenario, how do we form groups in a fractional number?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: \u00bc \u00d7 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can describe this expression in simple words as <strong><em>one-fourth of eight<\/em><\/strong>. Mathematically, the word \u2018of\u2019 means multiplication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s draw a model for this expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Step 1 of Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers\" class=\"wp-image-30611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-1-300x73.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-1-150x37.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Step 2 of Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers\" class=\"wp-image-30612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-2.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-2-300x73.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-step-2-150x37.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>\u00bc \u00d7 8 = 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: \u00be \u00d7 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means <strong><em>three-fourths of eight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Example of multiplying Fraction with Whole Number\" class=\"wp-image-30613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-1-300x73.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-1-150x37.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">So, <strong>\u00be \u00d7 8 = 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Let\u2019s try a few more examples.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2: <\/strong>&nbsp;Jamie prepared 4 glasses of juice using 3 limes. Find the number of lime fruits he used for each glass of juice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He used <strong>a quarter of 3 limes<\/strong> to prepare one glass of juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematical expression to be solved for this example:<strong> \u00bc \u00d7 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s consider the three limes to be A, B, and C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Example 2 of Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers Distribute 3 limes equally in 4 plates\" class=\"wp-image-30614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-2.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-2-300x73.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-2-150x37.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-22.jpeg\" alt=\"Distributing one fourth of all limes in each plate\" class=\"wp-image-30615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-22.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-22-300x66.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-22-150x33.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each plate represents one-fourth or quarter of the whole lot, 3 limes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many fourths are there in one plate? <strong><em>Three-fourths<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>\u00bc \u00d7 3 = \u00be<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie used \u00be of lime in one glass of juice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3: <\/strong>Find out how many limes Jamie used for 3 juice glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means we need to determine how much three-fourths<strong> of 3 limes<\/strong> is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematical expression to be solved for this situation:<strong> \u00be \u00d7 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-23-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Find out how many limes used for 3 glasses of juice Cut each lime into 4 equal parts and place each piece on each plate\" class=\"wp-image-30616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-23-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-23-1-300x66.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-23-1-150x33.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each plate represents one-fourth or quarter of the whole lot i.e. 3 limes. So, three plates will represent three-fourths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many fourths are there in 3 plates? <strong><em>Nine-fourths<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-24.png\" alt=\"Summary of last example\" class=\"wp-image-30617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-24.png 401w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-24-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-24-150x42.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>\u00be \u00d7 3 =<sub> 9\/4<\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamie used <sub>9\/4<\/sub> limes in three glasses of juice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-25.png\" alt=\"Fraction x Whole represents cases where we identify the fraction of given amounts\" class=\"wp-image-30618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-25.png 662w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-25-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-x-fraction-example-25-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-level-2-fraction-%C3%97-fraction\">Level 2: Fraction \u00d7 Fraction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiplying a fraction with a fraction is also a tricky form, and students find it quite difficult to understand the application of multiplying two fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help them visualize this concept through this engaging and simple paper-folding activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: <\/strong>Visualize and solve: \u2153 \u00d7 \u00bd&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, this expression would mean <strong><em>one-third of the half<\/em><\/strong>. You can help your child model this scenario using a sheet of paper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ask your little learner to follow these simple steps:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a rectangular sheet of paper and fold it in half.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, fold the half into 3 equal parts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color one of the folded sides to show one-third of the half.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the sheet back up. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify which fraction of the whole the shaded part represents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-1.png\" alt=\"Understand multiplying fractions with this paper folding activity\" class=\"wp-image-30619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-1.png 847w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-1-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-1-768x190.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-1-150x37.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-1-696x173.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>\u2153 \u00d7 \u00bd = \u2159<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>MUST TRY MORE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Encourage your children to try multiplying different fractions using the same technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Let\u2019s explore a few more examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The following models follow the same principle as in the paper folding activity above. The principle mentioned is modeling two fractions in one model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Example 2: <\/strong>How much is<strong> <\/strong>\u00bc \u00d7 \u00bd?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">This represents a <strong><em>quarter of half.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-21.png\" alt=\"Understanding multiplying 14 with 12\" class=\"wp-image-30620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-21.png 624w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-21-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-21-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-22.png\" alt=\"It is advised to represent one fraction horizontally and other vertically while multiplying fraction with fraction\" class=\"wp-image-30621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-22.png 500w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-22-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-22-150x42.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3: <\/strong><sub>5\/7<\/sub> \u00d7 \u00be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-3.png\" alt=\"Understand multiplying fraction with fraction with 57 x 34\" class=\"wp-image-30622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-3.png 378w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-3-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-3-150x189.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-3-300x379.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-3-333x420.png 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 4: <\/strong><sub>1\/3 \u00d7 1\u2157&nbsp;<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-4.png 860w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-4-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-4-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-4-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-x-fraction-example-4-696x291.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>After a few examples, you can encourage your child to draw the combined model directly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Draw the model to multiply two fractions with these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Draw a big rectangle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide it into as many equal horizontal strips as the denominator of the first fraction. Shade parts to represent the first fraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, divide the same model into as many equal vertical strips as the denominator of the second fraction. Shade parts to represent the second fraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the overlapping part in the model. The fraction it represents is the product of the two fractions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"8-multiplying-fractions-4-easy-steps-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Multiplying Fractions<\/strong>: <strong>4 Easy Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#090a4a\">Encourage kids to observe the products derived from the models and tell them which rule is being followed in multiplying fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">We can help them understand the process through these <strong>4 easy steps<\/strong> of multiplying fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Write both numbers in fraction form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiply the numerators. The product is the new numerator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiply the denominators. The product is the new denominator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rewrite the answer in the lowest or mixed number form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Check out a few examples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-1.png\" alt=\"Multiplying Fractions made easy with these 4 steps\" class=\"wp-image-30624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-1.png 527w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-1-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-1-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-1-503x420.png 503w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-2.png\" alt=\"Multiplying Fractions made easy with these 4 steps\" class=\"wp-image-30625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-2.png 563w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-2-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-2-150x116.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-2-542x420.png 542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-3.png\" alt=\"Multiplying Fractions made easy with these 4 steps\" class=\"wp-image-30626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-3.png 563w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-3-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-3-150x116.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-multiply-fractions-ex-3-542x420.png 542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"9-analysis-multiplying-fractions-versus-whole-number-multiplication-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Analysis<\/strong>: <strong>Multiplying Fractions versus Whole Number Multiplication <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question<\/strong>: <strong>Do we always get a greater product on multiplying two numbers?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observe the following multiplication problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">6 \u00d7 4 = 24                     <br>2 \u00d7 9 = 18 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;    <br>3 \u00d7 1 = 3<br>5 \u00d7 7 = 35                     <br>10 \u00d7 8 = 80 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   <br>19 \u00d7 1 = 19<br>8 \u00d7 0 = 0                        <br>7 \u00d7 11 = 77 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   <br>16 \u00d7 2 = 32<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think the same question holds for multiplication with fractions as well?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to that is \u2018<em>sometimes<\/em>\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s check out a few cases to understand them better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case 1: When one of the multiplicands is 0<br><\/strong><br><em>The product will also be a zero regardless of the other fraction.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>\u00bc \u00d7 0 = 0\/4 = 0<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>\u2157 \u00d7 0 = 0\/5 = 0<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>7\/2 \u00d7 0 = 0\/2 = 0<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case 2: When one of the multiplicands is a fraction less than 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The product will be smaller than the other fraction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>3\/4 \u00d7 7\/3 = 21\/12 = 7\/4 (&lt; 7\/3)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>1\/4 \u00d7 7\/8 = 7\/32 (&lt; 7\/8)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>3\/4 \u00d7 1\/9 = 1\/12 (&lt; 1\/9)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case 3: When one of the multiplicands is a fraction equivalent to 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The product will be the same as the other number.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>1 \u00d7 7\/8 = 7\/8&nbsp;<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>6\/6 \u00d7 9\/5= 54\/30= 9\/5<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>6\/6 \u00d7 3\/5= 18\/30= 3\/5<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case 4: When one of the multiplicands is a fraction greater than 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The product will be greater than the other fraction<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>8\/3 \u00d7 2\/5= 16\/15 (&gt; 2\/5)&nbsp;<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>6\/10 \u00d7 9\/5= 54\/50= 27\/25 (&gt; 6\/10)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>9\/6 \u00d7 1\/7= 9\/42= 3\/14 (&gt; 1\/7)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case 5: When both of the multiplicands are fractions greater than 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The product will be greater than both fractions.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>8\/3 \u00d7 3\/2&nbsp; = 4 (&gt; 8\/3, 3\/2)&nbsp;<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>6\/4 \u00d7 5\/2= 30\/8 (&gt; 6\/4, 5\/2)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/what-is-a-graphic-organizer-and-its-different-types\/\"><em> Different Types of Graphic Organizers for Teachers and Students<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"10-dividing-fractions-in-real-life-introduction-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Dividing Fractions in Real Life: Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We come across situations in our day-to-day lives where we apply the concept of fraction division. Fraction division can be made interesting, and the concept can be fully instilled in kids&#8217; minds if they are challenged to solve real-life scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This would help the kids visualize and make sense of fraction division.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong>Suppose you have 3 apples, each cut in half. How many people can you distribute these 3 apples if each gets half a piece?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s picture this situation and solve it. After all, an apple a day will certainly keep the math blues away!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-11.png\" alt=\"Understanding dividing fractions through a scenario of dividing apples\" class=\"wp-image-30627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-11.png 772w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-11-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-11-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-11-150x66.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-11-696x307.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem can be further extended by modifying the fraction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">For example, what if you decide to give each person a quarter piece? How many people can be served now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-12.png\" alt=\"Understanding fraction division\" class=\"wp-image-30629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-12.png 703w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-12-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-12-150x76.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-12-696x350.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or what if you decide to give each person three quarters? How many people can be served now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-13.png\" alt=\"Understand fraction division concept and understanding\" class=\"wp-image-30630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-13.png 715w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-13-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-13-150x77.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-13-696x358.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-131.png\" alt=\"Understand fraction division concept and understanding\" class=\"wp-image-30631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-131.png 326w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-131-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/introduction-to-fraction-division-ex-131-150x132.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Comprehending and modeling a problem is a crucial step in any problem-solving scenario of fraction division. Encourage students to try visualizing the scenario and then look for its solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Draw and Solve!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-draw-solve-1.png\" alt=\"Pizza slice pictures\" class=\"wp-image-30632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-draw-solve-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-draw-solve-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-draw-solve-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-draw-solve-1-420x420.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">A group of friends bought a pizza. They shared the pizza equally and finished it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Try identifying how many friends there were if each of them got:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>one-eighth of the pizza<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>two-eighth of the pizza<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8 friends<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>4 friends<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>So, 1 \u00f7 \u215b = 8<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>So, 1 \u00f7 <sub>2\/8<\/sub> = 4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"11-first-step-to-dividing-fractions-modelling-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>First Step to Dividing Fractions: Modelling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Like multiplication, once students gain expertise in modeling division problems for fractions, the method to find the answer is a cakewalk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Therefore, an approach from the visual to the non-visual method is also suggested for the division of fractions. Such an approach is more plausible for students as it lays a strong conceptual foundation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><em>Let\u2019s see a few examples.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-whole-number-%C3%B7-fraction-\"><strong>Whole Number \u00f7 Fraction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1.png\" alt=\"Conceptual example of dividing whole numbers with fractions\" class=\"wp-image-30635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1.png 794w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1-696x385.png 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-1-761x420.png 761w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-2.png\" alt=\"Conceptual example of dividing whole numbers with fractions\" class=\"wp-image-30636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-2.png 785w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-2-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-2-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-2-150x68.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/whole-numberfraction-ex-2-696x317.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/the-most-important-math-symbols-students-need-to-solve-problems\/\"><em> <\/em><\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/math-symbols\" title=\"\">The Most Important Math Symbols Students Need to Solve Problems<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Quick Tip: <\/strong>When a divisor is a fractional number &#8211; it helps to describe the division statements as \u2018How many groups of (divisor) can be formed from the (dividend)?\u2019 or \u2018How many groups of the (divisor) are there in the (dividend).\u2019 These descriptions help children to visualize the situation at hand with more ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-fraction-%C3%B7-whole-\"><strong>Fraction \u00f7 Whole<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionwhole.png\" alt=\"Conceptual understanding of dividing fractions with whole numbers\" class=\"wp-image-30637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionwhole.png 680w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionwhole-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionwhole-150x72.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-fraction-%C3%B7-fraction-\"><strong>Fraction \u00f7 Fraction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionfraction.png\" alt=\"Conceptual understanding of fraction with fraction\" class=\"wp-image-30638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionfraction.png 680w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionfraction-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fractionfraction-150x91.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-mixed-number-%C3%B7-fraction-\"><strong>Mixed Number \u00f7 Fraction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mixed-numberfraction.png\" alt=\"Conceptual understanding of dividing mixed numbers with fractions\" class=\"wp-image-30639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mixed-numberfraction.png 790w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mixed-numberfraction-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mixed-numberfraction-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mixed-numberfraction-150x70.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/mixed-numberfraction-696x326.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-dividing-fractions-that-involve-the-remainder-\"><strong>Dividing Fractions that Involve the Remainder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-1.png\" alt=\"Understanding Fraction Division Involving Remainder with Example\" class=\"wp-image-30640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-1.png 665w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-1-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-1-150x93.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-1-356x220.png 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-2.png\" alt=\"Understanding Fraction Division Involving Remainder with examples\" class=\"wp-image-30641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-2.png 665w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-2-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-2-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fraction-division-involving-remainder-ex-2-647x420.png 647w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"17-some-common-struggles-in-dividing-fractions-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Some Common Struggles in Dividing Fractions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Students often struggle to understand the difference between dividing by 2 and dividing by \u00bd.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong><em>The following models can help them easily visualize the difference.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-1.png\" alt=\"Struggles of children in dividing by 12\" class=\"wp-image-30642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-1.png 856w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-1-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-1-768x209.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-1-150x41.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-1-696x189.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-2.png\" alt=\"Splitting 14 into two equal halves\" class=\"wp-image-30643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-2.png 840w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-2-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-2-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-2-150x44.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-2-696x204.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Students often struggle to understand that the division of fractions will not always result in a smaller quotient.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-3.png\" alt=\"When Dividend &gt; Divisor\" class=\"wp-image-30644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-3.png 448w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-3-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-3-150x73.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-4.png\" alt=\"When Dividend < Divisor\" class=\"wp-image-30645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-4.png 448w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-4-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/struggles-in-fraction-division-4-150x73.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dividing Fractions<\/strong>: <strong>4 Easy Steps <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">We must encourage children to observe the quotients derived from the models and tell them which rule is followed in multiplying fractions. Doing such activities with them can help in developing inference and reasoning skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Help them learn the procedure to divide fractions through these 4 easy steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Flip the divisor fraction. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the sign from \u00f7 to \u00d7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiply the fractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-divide-fractions-1.png\" alt=\"Easy steps to dividing fractions\" class=\"wp-image-30646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-divide-fractions-1.png 528w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-divide-fractions-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-divide-fractions-1-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/steps-to-divide-fractions-1-502x420.png 502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"18-key-to-excel%E2%80%94practice-more-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>Key to Excel\u2014Practice More<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding fractions and their operations becomes much easier once children gain expertise in visualizing the problem and knowing what needs to be calculated. But to gain such confidence, they need to practice a lot of math problems. It&#8217;s necessary that they model the problem and then solve it.<br><br>You can refer to these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\/multiply-fractions-worksheets\" title=\"\">worksheets <\/a>on SplashLearn, which are easily downloadable and printable, to help solidify your kid\u2019s understanding of multiplying fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"19-to-sum-up-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\"><strong>To sum up&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For a deeper understanding of the concept, provide kids with an environment conducive to experiential learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use your kids\u2019 previous and existing knowledge of multiplying and dividing whole numbers to build new knowledge of multiplying and dividing fractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage your kids to visualize problems and model them. Make them feel comfortable with asking questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s imperative to focus less on answering accurately and more on the reasoning and thought process of the child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a parent, relate the mathematical problems with real-life situations and provide instances from day-to-day activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"20-make-fractions-easy-with-splashlearn-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\">Make Fractions Easy with SplashLearn <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With interactive games and rewards to boost your child&#8217;s confidence and scores, you can now make learning easy and seamless. Join our community of 40+ million fearless learners today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-round\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#090a4a\">Sign up for free!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"21-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-\" style=\"color:#090a4a\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) <\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Q1 &#8211; How to multiply fractions step by step?\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write both numbers in fraction form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiply the numerators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiply the denominators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify or rewrite the answer in mixed number form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Q2 &#8211; How to divide fractions step by step?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flip the divisor fraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the sign from \u00f7 to \u00d7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiply the fractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Q3 &#8211; How do you identify if multiplication by a fraction will result in a greater or a smaller product?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Compare the numerator and denominator of the fraction to check whether the product will be greater or smaller than the number to which they are multiplied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Greater Product \u2192 <\/strong>Numerator &gt; Denominator. 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