Name: ______________________________

Date:

Homeroom:

7th Grade Math:

Unit: Skills for Success

Packet 3: Multiplying Fractions

Objectives: Scholars will be able to multiply fractions. Scholars will be able to solve word problems involving multiplication of

fractions. Agenda:

1. Review Do Now 6. Fraction Word Problems2. Skill Drill 7. Independent Practice3. Multiplying Fractions 8. Exit Ticket4. Modeling and Multiplication 9. Homework Overview5. Whole Numbers to Improper

FractionsHomework: Multiplying Fractions

Do Now:

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Skill Drill!

Multiplying Fractions:2

When we multiply two whole numbers together the product is ____________ than the original factors we started with.

Example: 20 X 2 =

When we multiply a number by a fraction the product is _____________ than the original number we started with.

Example: 20 X 12 =

Multiplying FractionsWhen you multiply fractions you multiply the _________________ across and multiply the _____________ across.

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Simplify to Multiply:You can save work in some multiplication problems if you simplify __________________ you multiply!

Here are the steps:

Step One: Find a numerator and a denominator with a common factor.

Step Two: Divide these numbers by their common factor. Step Three: Multiply.

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Sometimes you can divide ________________ _______________ of numbers to simplify a multiplication problem.

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To multiply a whole number and a mixed number, change both to _____________________ first and then multiply. Rewrite your answer as a mixed number or whole number.

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Fraction Word Problems-Multiplication Key Words

1. My friend finished the test in 34 of an hour. I finished it in 23 of that time. How long did it take me to finish the test?

2. Today it took Gloria three-fourths of an hour to come home from school. One-third of that time she rode the bus. What part of an hour was the bus ride?

3. In math class, 45 of the class was present. 23 of those present turned in

homework papers. 12 of the papers turned in were correct. What fraction of the class turned in homework?

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Independent PracticeDirections: Find the product. Write your answer in simplest form.

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Practice beyond Perfection: Turn in for dollars!

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Name: ______________________________

Date:

Homeroom:

Mrs. Petrozzi: (614) 725-9693

7th Grade Math:

Unit: Skills for Success

Packet 3: Multiplying Fractions

Redo: Score: ________/5 _________% DNG A B C D F

Directions: Multiply the following fractions. Show all of your work to receive credit.

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Directions: First, annotate the problem. Second, solve the problem. Finally, write your answer in a complete sentence.

1. Avery had 23 of an apple pie. She gave 34 of what she had to her friend Cora. What fraction of the whole pie did Cora get?

2. The cattle at the Lawrence Farm are fed 23 of a bale of hay each day.

The horses are fed 23 as much hay as the cattle. How many bales of hay are the horses fed each day?

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Help?! See page 4!

3. Steven has 12 of a cup of powdered sugar. He sprinkles 310 of the sugar onto a plate of brownies and sprinkles the rest onto a plate of lemon cookies. How much sugar does Steven sprinkle on the brownies?

Name: ______________________________

Date:

Homeroom:

7th Grade Math:

Unit: Skills for Success

Packet 3: Multiplying Fractions

Directions: Answer the following questions. Show all of your work. Once you have finished, flip this paper over and assign yourself to your independent reading book.

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The product of 235 and 36 is

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The product of 235 and 36 is

________________.

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Self-Assessment: _______ Test-Ready _______ More Practice ________ Help!

Mastery: ___________/ Mastered Progressing Not Mastered