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Multiplying And Dividing Fractions And Mixed Numbers Using Multiple Models, Pavithra Sridhar Oct 2023

Multiplying And Dividing Fractions And Mixed Numbers Using Multiple Models, Pavithra Sridhar

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This lesson is based on the study of Multiplying and Dividing Fractions using multiple representations, and the subsequent application of these concepts to real-life situations. In this lesson, we demonstrate/model multiplication and division of fractions (proper or improper) and mixed numbers using multiple models. We solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with and without models. The sum, difference, product, and quotient of fraction and mixed number problems are determined. We also determine the sum and difference of fraction, mixed number, and fraction, division, and product of mixed numbers. This lesson focuses on the use …