Modeling Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
Brownie Pan Example Amici Bakery has of a brownie pan left. They sell of the pan to Mrs. Chanley. How much of the brownie pan did Mrs. Chanley buy? Think: Mrs. Chanley buys what part of the pan of brownies that remains? of * OF is another way to say MULTIPLY
What is three-quarters of the one-third? In other words… How many boxes out of the total boxes have overlapping colors?
Mrs. Chanley purchased of the brownie pan.
Brownie Pan Example 2 Mr. Higgins has of a pan of brownies left. He wants to sell of the brownies at a bake sale. How many brownies did Mr. Higgins sell? Think: Mr. Higgins sells how many of the brownies he has? of
What is four-fifths of the three-quarters? In other words… How many boxes out of the total boxes have overlapping colors?
Mr. Higgins sold of the brownies.
Brownie Pan Example 3 Now you try! Mr. Sidler takes home of a pan of brownies that is full from his aunt’s house. How much of the pan of brownies does Mr. Sidler take home? Think: Mr. Sidler takes home what part of the brownies that remains? of
What is one-half of the three-sevenths? In other words… How many boxes out of the total boxes have overlapping colors?