Explore this interactive to visualize what it means to multiply two fractions together. Use the sliders to change the numerators and denominators and move one fraction bar image on top of the other. The product is represented by the area of the resulting array that is shaded by both fractions.

Additional Tags

fraction multiplication, math simulation, geogebra: area model: multiplying fractions

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice

Common Core

5.NF.B.4.a 5.NF.B.5.b 5.NF.B.6 5.MD.B.2