Multiplication of Fractions: Study Guide

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GRADE 6 | UNIT 2
Multiplication of Fractions
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
Test Your Prerequisite Skills ................................................................................................. 3
Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 4
Lesson 1: Multiplying Proper Fractions and Whole Numbers
- Warm Up! ...................................................................................................................... 4
- Learn about It! ............................................................................................................. 5
- Let’s Practice! ............................................................................................................... 6
- Check Your Understanding!..................................................................................... 13
Lesson 2: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Warm Up! .................................................................................................................... 14
- Learn about It! ........................................................................................................... 15
- Let’s Practice! ............................................................................................................. 16
- Check Your Understanding!..................................................................................... 20
Challenge Yourself! .............................................................................................................. 21
Performance Task ................................................................................................................ 21
Wrap-up ................................................................................................................................. 23
Key to Let’s Practice! ............................................................................................................. 24
References ............................................................................................................................ 24
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GRADE 6| MATHEMATICS
UNIT 2
In the previous unit, you have learned the application of addition and
subtraction of fractions in real-life. In this unit, you will learn how you can
apply multiplication of fractions in our everyday lives.
Some applications of this concept

include calculating areas, determining
the time spent on certain activities,
calculating a fraction of a given
population, and budget computations.
In this unit, you will learn how to use your knowledge of writing mixed
numbers as fractions in finding products. You will also develop further your
skill in simplifying fractions and expressions involving a series of operations.
Lastly, you will learn how to use the knowledge of multiplying fractions in
your daily tasks.

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Test Your Prerequisite Skills
• Multiplying Whole Numbers

• Finding the GCF of a Given Set of Numbers
• Simplifying Fractions
Before you get started, answer the following items on a separate sheet of
paper. This will help you practice some skills that you will need in studying
the lessons in this unit. Show your complete solution.
1. Find the value of N.

a. 17 × 3 = N d. 63 × 6 = N
b. 38 × 4 = N e. 86 × 7 = N
c. 48 × 5 = N
2. Determine the greatest common factor (GCF) of each set of numbers.

a. 24, 32, 48
b. 21, 14, 49
c. 30, 15, 60
3. Cross out the fraction that is expressed in lowest term.

3 3 3
a. , ,
24 25 36
16 17 18
b. , ,
48 52 64
23 27 32
c. , ,
27 54 96
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Objectives
At the end of this unit, you should be able to
• multiply simple fractions and mixed numbers without regrouping;
• multiply simple fractions and mixed numbers with regrouping; and
• solve routine or nonroutine problems involving multiplication of
fractions and mixed fractions using appropriate problem solving
strategies and tools.
Lesson 1: Multiplying Proper Fractions and Whole

Numbers
Warm Up!
Colorful Fractions
Materials Needed: bond paper, ruler, highlighter, or colored pen
Instructions:
You need to work by pair in this activity.
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1. Multiply 2 by using a tile or area model.
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2. Create two tiles that are both equally divided by 3.
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3. Each tile should show the fraction .
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4. How many shaded part(s) are there? This will represent the numerator
of your final fraction.
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5. How many equal parts are there in each tile? This will represent the
denominator of your final fraction.
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6. What is the product of 2 and ?
3
5
7. Apply the same process to 18 × .
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Learn about It!
Multiplication of fractions is one of the skills that must be mastered in early

mathematics. In Warm Up, you used area model in solving for the product of
a fraction and a whole number. Another method of solving for this product is
shown below. Consider the given word problem.
At Ariel’s Bakery, there are 18 chocolate

5
cakes. Of the chocolate cakes, have
6
chocolate frostings. How many chocolate
cakes at Ariel’s Bakery have chocolate
frostings?
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To answer the problem, find the product of and 18. To do this, follow the
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steps below.
Step 1: Express the whole number as a fraction by setting 1 as the

denominator.

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5
× 𝟏𝟖
6
5 𝟏𝟖
×
6 𝟏
Step 2: Multiply the numerators, and then multiply the denominators.
𝟓 𝟏𝟖 𝟗𝟎
× =
𝟔 𝟏 𝟔
Step 3: Write the answer in lowest term or simplest form.
To do this, determine the greatest common factor (GCF) of the

numerator and the denominator. Use the GCF to simplify the
product. In this case, the GCF is 6.
90 ÷ 6 15
= or 15
6÷6 1
Thus, 15 chocolate cakes at Ariel’s Bakery have chocolate

frostings.
Let’s Practice!
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Example 1: Multiply 28 by .
14
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Solution:
Step 1: Write 28 as a fraction.
9
𝟐𝟖 ×
14
𝟐𝟖 9
×
𝟏 14
𝟐𝟖 𝟗 𝟐𝟓𝟐
× =
𝟏 𝟏𝟒 𝟏𝟒
Step 3: Express the answer in lowest term.
252 ÷ 14 18
= or 18
14 ÷ 14 1
Example 1 can be solved in a much shorter way by cross cancellation. This

technique will allow the greatest common factor to do the work. Take a look
at the solution below.
Alternative Solution:
Write 28 as a fraction.
9
𝟐𝟖 ×
14
𝟐𝟖 9
×
𝟏 14
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Since cross cancellation is to be applied, consider the greatest common

factor of the pair 28 and 14.
28 9
×
1 14
GCF = 14
Divide 28 by the GCF 14, resulting in 2.
2
28 9
×
1 14
Divide 14 by the GCF 14, resulting in 1.
2
28 9
×
1 14
1
Proceed to multiplication of the numerators and multiplication of the

denominators.
2 9 18
× = or 18
1 1 1
Note that the final answers in both techniques are the same.

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Try It Yourself!
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Multiply by 112.
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3 1
Example 2: Multiply the sum of and by 45.
5 5
Solution:
3 1
First, find the sum of and .
5 5
3 1 4
+ =
5 5 5
4
Multiply by 45, following the steps in Example 1.
5
4 4 45
× 45 = × Write 45 as a fraction.
5 5 1
180
= Multiply the numerators, and then
5
multiply the denominators.
= 36 Write the answer in lowest term.

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Try It Yourself!
3 2
What is the product of 91 and ( + ) ?
7 7
1 1 5
Example 3: Simplify 12 × ( − ) + 1 .
3 2 12
Solution: Use GMDAS to simplify the given expression.

Perform the operation inside the grouping symbols first.
Step 1: Find the LCD of the fractions inside the parentheses.
1 1 5
12 × ( − ) + 1 The LCD of 2 and 3 is 6.
𝟐 𝟑 12
Step 2: Change the fractions inside the parentheses to similar

fractions.
3 2 5
12 × ( − ) + 1
𝟔 𝟔 12
Step 3: Simplify the expressions inside the parentheses by subtraction.
𝟏 5
12 × +1
𝟔 12
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Step 4: Proceed to multiplication. Multiply 12 and .
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𝟏 5 𝟏𝟐 𝟏 5
𝟏𝟐 × +1 = × +1
𝟔 12 𝟏 𝟔 12
𝟏𝟐 5
= +1
𝟔 12
5
=𝟐+1
12
Step 5: Perform addition.

Simply add the whole numbers and copy the fraction.
5 5
𝟐+𝟏 =𝟑
12 12
Step 6: Write the final answer in lowest term or simplest form.
The answer is already in simplest form.
1 1 5 𝟓
Thus, 12 × ( − ) + 1 =𝟑 .
3 2 12 𝟏𝟐
Try It Yourself!
3 5 1
Simplify: 72 × ( + ) + 8
8 6 3
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Real-World Problems
Example 4: In a wildlife conservation center, 200 different animals are

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cared for. Of this population, are kangaroos. How many
5
kangaroos are kept in the wildlife conservation center?
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Solution: To answer the problem, find the product of and 200.
5
2 2 200
× 200 = × Write 200 as a fraction.
5 5 1
400
5
= 80 Write the answer in simplest form.
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Try It Yourself!
4 1
Mr. Gallardo grows flowering plants on of his plot of land, and of the
5 5
flowering plants are roses. What
fraction of his plot of land is used
for growing roses?
Check Your Understanding!
Find the product of the following:
3 3
1. and 48 4. and 121
6 11
4 6
2. and 243 5. and 49
9 7
2
3. and 441
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Perform the indicated operations.
5 1 2 1 7 3 1
6. ( + ) × 14 7. 32 × ( + ) 8. 30 × ( − ) + 4
7 7 8 8 5 5 3
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Answer completely.
9. What is two-thirds of thirty-five added to three-halves?

10. The Lucas Vineyard has 60 barrels of grape juice. Two-thirds of these
barrels will be used to make brandy. How many barrels of grape juice
will be used to make brandy?
Lesson 2: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed

Numbers
Warm Up!
Fraction Drill
Materials Needed: paper, pen, deck of cards

(excluding face cards)
Instructions:
1. Work in a group of four members.
2. Each member will be asked to pick one card from
the deck.
3. Out of the four cards the group has picked, form two proper fractions.
4. Multiply the two numerators, and then multiply the two denominators.
5. Divide the product of the numerators by the product of denominators.
6. The group that obtains the highest decimal quotient wins this round.
7. The activity may be repeated up to five times.
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Learn about It!
Multiplying fractions, like the one you did in Warm Up, follows the same steps
you learn in Lesson 1. You simply multiply the numerators and the
denominators then simplify the answer. In this lesson, learn how to multiply
mixed numbers. Consider the problem below.
For their Home Economics class,

2
Joshua bought 2 kilograms (kg) of
5
1
macaroni. He used of it to make
2
macaroni salad. How many
kilograms of macaroni did Joshua use for the salad?
2 1
To answer the problem, you need to find the product of 2 and . Follow
5 2
the steps below.
Step 1: Write the mixed number as an improper fraction.
2 12
2 =
5 5
Step 2: Multiply the numerators. Multiply the denominators.
𝟏𝟐 𝟏 𝟏𝟐
× =
𝟓 𝟐 𝟏𝟎
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Step 3: Write the answer in simplest form or lowest term.
12 2 1
=1 =1
10 10 5
1
Thus, Joshua used 1 kg of macaroni for the salad.
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Let’s Practice!
4 5
Example 1: Find the product of 1 and .
5 3
Solution:
Step 1: Write the mixed number as an improper fraction.
4 9
1 =
5 5
Step 2: Multiply the numerators. Multiply the denominators.
9 5 45
× =
5 3 15
Step 3: Write the answer in simplest form.
45 ÷ 15 3
= =3
15 ÷ 15 1
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Try It Yourself!
3 15
What is the product of 2 and ?
5 3
3 2
Example 2: Find the product of 2 and 1 .
7 3
Solution:
Step 1: Write the given mixed numbers as improper fractions.
3 17 2 5
2 = 1 =
7 7 3 3
17 5 85
× =
7 3 21
Step 3: Write the answer in simplest form.
85 1
=4
21 21
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Try It Yourself!
2 5
Find the product of 4 and 2 .
5 6
2 4
Example 3: Find 𝑛 in 𝑛 ÷ 1 =
7 9
2 4
Solution: To find the missing dividend, you may multiply 1 and .
7 9
𝟐 4 𝟗 4
𝟏 × = × Write the mixed number as an
𝟕 9 𝟕 9
improper fraction.
36
63
4
= Write the answer in simplest form.
7
4
Thus, 𝑛 = .
7
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Try It Yourself!
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Find 𝑛 in 𝑛 ÷ =1 .
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Real-World Problems
2 2
Example 4: Eira weighs 36 kg. Jessica weighs 2 as
3 5
much as Eira. How much does Jessica
weigh?
Solution: To answer the problem, multiply the

given fractions.
Write all mixed numbers as improper fractions.
2 110 2 12
36 = 2 =
3 3 5 5
Multiply the improper fractions and simplify.
110 12 1320
× = = 88
3 5 15
Thus, Jessica weighs 88 kg.
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Try It Yourself!
Sherwin wanted to be away from the city

for a while, so he spent half of the month
of April at his grandmother’s house in
Bohol. How many days did he stay in
Bohol?
Check Your Understanding!
Find the product.

2 2 4
1. 5 × 15 4. 1 ×3
3 3 5
4 6 8
2. 1 × 20 5. 2 × 4
5 7 9
2 5 1
3. 4 × 42 6. 2 × 7
7 6 2
Find the value of 𝑁.
4 10 1 1
7. 𝑁 ÷ = 8. 𝑁 ÷ 1 =
5 15 2 4
Answer completely.
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9. Six people received of a blueberry cheesecake. How many blueberry
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cheesecakes did they have in all?
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Challenge Yourself!
1. What is the importance of rewriting a mixed number into its improper

form when multiplying fractions?
2. How relevant is the order of operations in multiplying fractions?

Support your answer by providing an example.
3. What is the relation of dividing fractions to multiplication of fractions?

Cite an example.
Performance Task
Suppose you are to take charge of the cooking team, composed of five
members including yourself, of a certain catering services. Your aim is to
provide measurements of recipes for an upcoming event to the finance
team. In line with this, you will need three recipes of viands. Each viand
should serve 30 people. Thus, if a recipe is good for 10 persons, then you
need to multiply the measurement by 3 to make the recipes good for 30.
Create a PowerPoint presentation for your team’s output. Present your
output with the finance team.
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Performance Task Rubric
Below Needs Successful Exemplary

Criteria Expectation Improvement Performance Performance
(0–49%) (50–74%) (75–99%) (99+%)
Some
Some All solutions
solutions are All solutions
solutions are are correct
correct but are correct
Multiplication correct and but some of
some of the and all final
of fractions no final the final
final answers answers are
answer is answers are
are not simplified.
simplified. not simplified.
simplified.
The
The
presentation is The
presentation
creative with presentation
is creative
proper is creative
with proper
The designs. with proper
Creativity, designs.
presentation Illustrations designs.
neatness and Illustrations
is less are related to Illustrations
organization are related to
creative and the topic but are related to
of work the topic but
unorganized. needs the topic.
needs
organization. Organization
organization.
Neatness is and neatness
Neatness is
not is observable.
observable.
observable.
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Wrap-up
involves
Greatest Common Factor Mixed number
used in changed to
Cross-cancellation technique Improper fraction form
Key Terms & Formulas
Term Steps
Step 1: Change mixed numbers to improper
fractions.
Step 2: Multiply the numerators, then multiply
the denominators.
Multiplication of
Step 3: Simplify your answer.
Fractions
• If the answer is an improper fraction,
change it to mixed number.
• If the answer is not in lowest term,
reduce it to lowest term.
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Key to Let’s Practice!
Lesson 1
1. 56
2. 65
1
3. 95
3
4
4. of his plot of land is used for growing roses.
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Lesson 2
1. 13
7
2. 12
15
3. 1
4. 15 days
References
De Leon Jr., Angel, et al. Today’s Math 6. 3rd ed. Philippines: SIBS Publishing
House Inc., 2000
Mathmammoth. “Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers 1.” Accessed 10

January 2018. https://www.mathmammoth.com/preview/
Fractions_2_Multiplying_Fractions_by_Whole_Numbers_1.pdf
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Some applications of this concept

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Test Your Prerequisite Skills

• Multiplying Whole Numbers

1. Find the value of N.

2. Determine the greatest common factor (GCF) of each set of numbers.

3. Cross out the fraction that is expressed in lowest term.

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Lesson 1: Multiplying Proper Fractions and Whole

Materials Needed: bond paper, ruler, highlighter, or colored pen

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Learn about It!

Multiplication of fractions is one of the skills that must be mastered in early

At Ariel’s Bakery, there are 18 chocolate

Step 1: Express the whole number as a fraction by setting 1 as the

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Step 2: Multiply the numerators, and then multiply the denominators.

Step 3: Write the answer in lowest term or simplest form.

To do this, determine the greatest common factor (GCF) of the

Thus, 15 chocolate cakes at Ariel’s Bakery have chocolate

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Step 2: Multiply the numerators, and then multiply the denominators.

Step 3: Express the answer in lowest term.

Example 1 can be solved in a much shorter way by cross cancellation. This

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Since cross cancellation is to be applied, consider the greatest common

Divide 28 by the GCF 14, resulting in 2.

Divide 14 by the GCF 14, resulting in 1.

Proceed to multiplication of the numerators and multiplication of the

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= 36 Write the answer in lowest term.

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Solution: Use GMDAS to simplify the given expression.

Step 1: Find the LCD of the fractions inside the parentheses.

Step 2: Change the fractions inside the parentheses to similar

Step 3: Simplify the expressions inside the parentheses by subtraction.

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Step 5: Perform addition.

Step 6: Write the final answer in lowest term or simplest form.

The answer is already in simplest form.

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Example 4: In a wildlife conservation center, 200 different animals are

= 80 Write the answer in simplest form.

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Check Your Understanding!

Find the product of the following:

Perform the indicated operations.

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9. What is two-thirds of thirty-five added to three-halves?

Lesson 2: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed

Materials Needed: paper, pen, deck of cards

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Learn about It!

For their Home Economics class,

Step 1: Write the mixed number as an improper fraction.

Step 2: Multiply the numerators. Multiply the denominators.