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Multiplying Fractions

Solve each problem and write an equation. Use the fraction bar to show your solution. Then use your work to fill in the table on the next page.

• 1 3 4 3 fourths of the bar is shaded. If 1 2 1 half of the shaded part is striped, how much of the bar is striped?

  

• 2 1 2 1 half of the bar is shaded. If 2 3 2 thirds of the shaded part is striped, how much of the bar is striped?

  

• 3 1 3 1 third of the bar is shaded. If 3 4 3 fourths of the shaded part is striped, how much of the bar is striped?

  

• 4 1 2 1 half of the bar is shaded. If 5 6 5 sixths of the shaded part is striped, how much of the bar is striped?

  

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