Multiplying Fractions By Your Name

Example: 1 2 1 2 x Highlight the number that you want to change. Type the new number you want to have.

The shaded area represents ____: Use the AutoShapes tools to draw the shape to shade. Use the fill tool to color each shape drawn. The shaded area represents ____:

Use the Auto Shapes to draw the fractional parts Use the Auto Shapes to draw the fractional parts. Use the fill tool to color the shapes. If we take this times ½:

Half of the shaded area equals ¼. Use the Auto Shapes to draw the fractional parts. Use the fill tool to color the shapes. Half of the shaded area equals ¼.

= ? x 1 2 1 2 To do the problem without using pictures: Highlight the part you wish to change. Type your changes. To do the problem without using pictures: 1 2 1 2 = ? x

x 1 2 1 2 First, multiply the top numbers: Highlight the part you wish to change. Type your changes. First, multiply the top numbers: 1 x 1 = 1 1 2 1 2 x

x 1 2 1 2 Then, multiply the bottom numbers: Highlight the part you wish to change. Type your changes. Then, multiply the bottom numbers: 2 x 2 = 4 1 2 1 2 x

Highlight the part you wish to change. Type your changes. Your answer is: 1 2 1 2 2 4 = x

Try Some More: 1/2 x 1/3 = 1/6 1/4 x1/2 = 1/8 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8