Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Multiplying fractions (age 10+)
Multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction, including proper fractions by proper fractions; interpret (a/b) × q as a parts of q partitioned into b equal parts; write answers in simplest form
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is mastering advanced fraction operations — adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions with different denominators, dividing with fractions, and solving real-world problems using visual models and mathematical reasoning.
Evidence of understanding
- Compute (2/3) × (4/5) = 8/15 and show with an area model
- Use a visual model to demonstrate (2/3) × 4 = 8/3 = 2 2/3
- Simplify the product 3/4 × 2/3 = 6/12 = 1/2
Assessment prompt
If a recipe uses 2/3 of a bag of flour and Multiplying fractions (age 10+) only wants to make 3/4 of the recipe, can they multiply those fractions to find out how much flour they need?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.