Common Core Assessment - Nola made the model to show multiply fraction. Which multiplication sentence (A) \( \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{4} \) (B) \( \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{4}{5}=\frac{4}{15} \) (C) \( \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{1}{5}=\frac{1}{15} \) (D) \( \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{4}{5}=\frac{16}{45} \) Topic 8

Did you know that multiplying fractions is like cutting a pizza into smaller slices? When you multiply two fractions, you’re actually finding a part of a part, which can sometimes feel a bit tricky, but it’s all about finding the right piece of the pie! For example, to multiply fractions, just multiply the numerators and the denominators separately, like when you take \(1 \times 1\) for the top and \(2 \times 2\) for the bottom. To avoid common mistakes while multiplying fractions, double-check your work! A frequent error is not simplifying the final answer, so remember to reduce that fraction if possible. This means dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. So, when you get a result, like \( \frac{16}{45} \), check if it can be simplified to keep your answer neat and tidy!