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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 10:
Fun with Fractions
Using Models
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The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the
other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and
checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding of the
relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

Hi Mathletes!
In this module, you are going to visualize the multiplication of
fractions using models. You may use a piece of paper and other
materials for the purpose of illustrating fractions. Always
remember to shade fractions in cross directions and also in paper
folding.
At the end of this module, you are expected to visualize the
multiplication of fractions using models.

What I Know
Do you still remember how to find the product of
fractions? Answer the test below!
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 Directions: Give the product of the following fractions.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which illustration below is the product of the two illustrations?

A. B. C.

1 3
2. Which figure below shows the product when you multiply 3 of 4 ?

A. B. C.

3 1
3. Which illustration below shows 5 of 2 ?
A. B. C.

4. Which is the correct multiplication equation for the

illustration below?

X =
1 2 2 1 2
A.1
2
x 1
3
B. 1
5
x 1
4
C. 1
4
x
1
1
3
1 2
5. Which illustration shows the 4 of 2
3 ?

A. B. C.
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 1 2
6.
2
of 5
is ______?

A. B. C.

1 2
7.
4
of 5
is _______?

A. B. C.

1 3
7. What is 2 of 4 ?
A. B. C.

1 2
9. Which figure below is the 2 of 3 ?
A. B. C.

1 1
10. What illustration below shows the 2 of 2 ?

A. B. C.

Lesson Visualizing Multiplication of Fractions

1 Using Models

Note that multiplying fractions is frequently expressed using

the word "of." For example, to find one-fifth of 10 pieces of candy,
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you will multiply 5 times 10, which equals 2. Study the sample
problems below to see how to apply the rules for multiplying
fractions.
What’s In
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 In the previous module, you have learned how to reduce
fractions in their lowest terms. Recall the said lesson by doing the
exercise below.
Directions: Reduce the following fractions into their lowest terms.
4 12 25 9 10
1. 18 2. 20 3. 40 4. 15 5. 100

What’s New
Are you ready for the next? Let us read and analyze the
problem below.

Directions: Answer the following questions below after reading the

problem.
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I. Father owns a 4 hectare piece of land. He planted 3 of it with
sweet corn. What part of his land was planted with sweet
corn?
 How big is the father’s land?
 What part of his land is planted with sweet corn?
1 3
 How will you write 3 of 4?
 How will you solve the problem?

II. Do the exercise below.

1 1 1 2 1 3
1. 2 of 2 = 2. 2 of 3 = 3. 4 of 5 =

4.
1
2
of 2
1
2
= 5. 1
1
2
of 2
2
3
=
What Is It
3 1
Father owns a 4 hectare piece of land. He planted 3 of it with
sweet corn. the
Visualize What part of by
problem hisrepresenting
land was planted with sweet
one hectare corn?
of land by a
whole piece of paper.

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If this is 1 hectare of land, how will you represent the 4 hectare
piece of land? 3
4
3
(Fold the paper into 4 equal parts and shade 4 )
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1 3
 What about 3 of 4 ? How will you represent it?
(Fold again the paper into 3 crossing the lines as shown)

 What do you think is represented by the

1
1 3
double shaded part? ( 3 of 4 ) 3
3

 What fraction name can you give to the double

3
parts) part? ( 12 )
shaded
(Double shaded

1 3 3
 What is 3 of 4 ? ( 12 )

1 3 3 1
So therefore, 3 x 4 = 12 or 4

Consider the following examples:

1 1 1 1
1. 2 of 2 = 2 x 2 =?
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How will you name the double shaded part? ( 4 )
1 1 1
Therefore, 2 of 2 is 4 .
1 2 1 2
2. 2 of 3 = 2 x 3 =?

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 1 3 1 3
3. 4 of 5 = 4 x 5 =?

1 1 1 1
4. 2 of 2
2 = 2 x 2
2 =?

1 2 1 2
5. 1
2 of 2
3 = 1
2 x 2
3 =?
2
1 of 2
3 is shown below:

1 2 24
This shows that 1
2 of 2
3 is 6 or 4 wholes.

What’s More

Directions: Do the following exercises below.

A. Illustrate the products of the following.

1 1
1. 2 of 3 =
6
 1 1
2
X 3
=
_______

3 3
2. 4 of 5 =

3 3
4
X 5
=
_______
B.Show the fractions and their product.

2 3
3. 4 of 2
8 =
=

3 1
4. 4 of 1
3 =

1 1
5. 2 of 1
2 =

What I Have Learned

Supply
How do wethe missing
visualize terms:
the multiplication of fractions?
- Multiplication of fractions can be visualized by paper folding or by
shading the drawing.
How to multiply fractions, first we (a)_____ the fractions if
they
How are not in lowest
is visualization done usingterms.
drawing?Then we (b)_____ the numerators of
- First, draw the shaded part of the fractions in cross directions, then to
the (c)______ to get the new numerator and multiply the (d) ______
find the product, just count the double shaded part.
of the fractions to get the new denominator. Simplify the resulting
fraction if possible.
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 What I Can Do
Directions: Write the multiplication equation for each illustration
and find the product.

1.

2.

3.

4. =
X

5.
X =

X
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 Assessment

Let us find out what you can do!

Directions: Read the statements below, illustrate and write the
letter of the answer in your worksheet.

1.
1
2 of 1
2 A. B. C.

1 2
2. What is 4 of 1
3 ? Which illustration shows the correct answer?

A. B. C.

3 1
3. Which illustration below shows 5 of 4 ?
A. B. C.

1 2
4. 4 of 3 = A. B. C.

3 of = A. B.
1 3
5. 4 C.

6.
4
8 x 1
2 =
A. B. C.

7.
1
5 x 2
4 =
A. B. C.

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 1 2
8. 3 x 4 =
A. B. C.

9.
2
3 x 3
5 =
A. B. C.

3 1
10. 10 x 2 =
A. B. C.

Additional Activities
Hi, Mathletes !
Challenge yourself, do the activity below! Good luck!
Directions: Find the product and choose the letter of the correct
answer.

2 3
1. 5 x 4 =
A. B. C.

2 1
2. 5 x 4 =
A. B. C.

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 1 1
3. 3 of 4 =
A. B. C.

1 2
4. 4 x 3 =

A. B. C.

1 2
5. 5 x 4 =
A. B. C.

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