MATHEMATICS 6

First Quarter - Module 2A

Multiplying Simple Fractions and
Mixed Fractions
Mathematics – Grade 6
Supplementary Learning Material
Quarter 1-Module 2A: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions

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1. Handle this module with care. Use a separate sheet in answering the exercises.
2. Read the directions carefully before doing each task.
3. Activities in this module can be done individually or with the help of your teacher,
home learning partner or knowledge source partner.
4. Finish this module for the intended week.
5. Return this module to the authorized person in charge of retrieval.

MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions
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QUARTER 1- MODULE 2A
Lesson: Multiplying simple fractions and mixed fractions
Objective/s: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions

In this module, you will understand how to multiply a fraction by another fraction, whole
number by a fraction and mixed number by mixed number. You will learn the pre-requisite
skills like how to convert mixed number to improper fraction and vice-versa.

1.PRETEST

Directions: Read and solve the given problems carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided.
5 3
_____1. Multiply and .
6 5
1 1 8 15
A. B. C. D.
2 3 11 30
1 2
_____2. Find the product of and 1 .
3 5
3 1 7 6
A. 1 B. 1 C. D.
15 5 15 15
2
_____3. Solve for the value of N: 3 x 4 =N
3
2 1 3
A.12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 14
3 12 4
1 1
_____4. What is of of 40 ?
2 4
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
𝟏 𝟑
_____5. Find the area of a garden with a dimension of 𝟕 meters by 2 meters.
𝟐 𝟒
3 5 1 5
A.14 B. 15 C. 20 D. 20
8 8 8 8

2. LET’S REVIEW

Before you proceed in this Module, I hope that you still remember how to convert mixed
number to improper fractions.
𝟐
Convert 𝟕 𝟑 to improper fractions:
Step 1. Multiply the whole number and the denominator.
7 x 3 = 21
Step 2. Add the numerator to the product of whole number and denominator.
21 + 2 = 23
Step 3: Write the sum over the denominator.
23
Answer: 3

MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions
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Now it is your turn. Convert the following mixed number to improper fractions. Shade the letter of the
correct answer.

1 7 8 10 11
1) 2 A. B. C. D.
5 5 5 5 5
2 87 86 31 24
2) 12 A. B. C. D.
7 7 7 7 7
2 8 10 15 17
3) 5 A. B. C. D.
3 3 3 3 3
3 14 17 51 60
4) 6 A. B. C. D.
8 8 8 8 8
5 50 65 68 85
5) 10 A. B. C. D.
6 5 6 6 6

3. LET’S STUDY

1 𝟑
Ayana harvested 7 kilograms of pechay from her vegetable garden. She sold of it
2 𝟓
in the market and the rest in the neighborhood. How many kilograms were sold in the market?

Let us visualize the product of two fractions. We consider the multiplication sentence
𝟏 𝟑 𝟑 𝟏
𝟕 x which is equivalent also to of 𝟕 .
𝟐 𝟓 𝟓 𝟐
Illustration: Using 8 sheets of paper, fold the sheets horizontally making 2 equal parts. Then fold
3 6
vertically making 5 equal parts. Shade or color each box across the crease showing or for the 7
5 10
1 3
sheets. On the 8th sheet, shade or color showing of .
2 5

1 2 1

3 3
5 5

3 4 2

3 3
5 5

5 6 3

3 3
5 5

𝟑 𝟏 𝟓 𝟏
7 1 4 x7 = 4 or 4
𝟓 𝟐 𝟏𝟎 𝟐
2

1
3 1 3 There are 4 kilograms of pechay sold in the
2
5 𝑜𝑓
2 5 market.

MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions
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Another solution:
𝟑 𝟏 𝟑 𝟏𝟓 Convert mixed number to improper fraction.
x7 = x
𝟓 𝟐 𝟓 𝟐
𝟑 𝟏𝟓 𝟒𝟓 Multiply the numerator by numerator. Multiply the denominator by denominator.
x =
𝟓 𝟐 𝟏𝟎
𝟒𝟓 𝟓
= 4 Convert the improper fraction to mixed number.
𝟏𝟎 𝟏𝟎
𝟏
= 4 Simplify the fraction when needed.
𝟐

Multiplying a fraction by another fraction:

𝟓 𝟒 𝟐𝟎
Example: x = Multiply the numerator by numerator. Multiply the denominator by
𝟖 𝟓 𝟒𝟎
denominator.
𝟐𝟎 𝟐𝟎 𝟏
÷ = Divide the numerator and denominator by their Greatest Common Factor.
𝟒𝟎 𝟐𝟎 𝟐

1 1
𝟓 𝟒
Using cancellation: x Step 1: Divide 5 and 5 by their GCF 5. So, 5 ÷ 5 = 1
𝟖 𝟓
2 1 Step 2: Divide 8 and 4 by their GCF 4. 8 ÷ 4 = 2, 4 ÷ 4 = 1
𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
𝒙 = Step 3: Multiply the new numerators. Multiply the new
𝟐 𝟏 𝟐
denominators.
Multiplication of Mixed Numbers
𝟏 𝟏 9 4
Example: 𝟐 x 1 = x 1. Convert mixed number to improper fractions.
𝟒 𝟑 4 3
9 4 36
x = 2. Multiply both numerators and both denominators.
4 3 12

36
=3
3. Simplify the improper fraction by dividing
12
the numerator by denominator.
Multiplication of Whole Number by Mixed Form
2 4
4x2 1. Express the whole number as fraction 4 = .
3 1
4 8
.x 2. Convert the mixed number to improper fractions.
1 3
4 8 32
.x = 3. Multiply both numerators and both denominators.
1 3 3

32 2
= 10 4. Simplify the improper fraction by dividing the numerator
3 3
by denominator.
Here is how to convert improper fraction to mixed form.
 Divide the numerator by the denominator. (32 ÷ 3)
10 - whole number
𝟑𝟐 𝟐
denominator - 3 32 Answer: = 𝟏𝟎
𝟑 𝟑
_
30
2
0
2 - numerator
REMEMBER

 To multiply a fraction by another fraction:

1. Multiply both numerators and both denominators.
2. Simplify or write the product in lowest terms, if possible.
 To multiply whole number by mixed number:
1. Express the whole number as a fraction.
2. Convert mixed number to improper fractions.
3. Multiply both numerators and both denominators. Simplify, if possible.

MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions
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 To multiply mixed number by mixed number:

1. Convert first the mixed numbers to improper fraction.
2. Multiply both numerators and both denominators. Simplify, if possible.

4. ACTIVITIES

LET’S PRACTICE

Directions: Solve the product of the following fractions. Write the letter of the correct answer:
2 5 7 5 10 5
1.Multiply: x A. B. C. D. 1
3 6 8 9 18 9
1 3 3 4 4 9
2.Find the product of 1 x . A. 1 B. 1 C. 1 D.
5 4 20 9 20 10
4 4 5 5 4
3.What is the product of 3 x 2 ? A. 6 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
7 7 7 7 7
1 1 1 1 1 3 3
4.What is x x ? A. B. C. D.
2 3 4 9 24 9 24
1 2 1 2 3 2
𝟓. 2 times 8 A. 19 B. 19 C. 16 D. 16
4 3 2 3 7 12

LET’S CONNECT
Message Decoder: Solve each problem and write the matching letter on the blank below.

5 1 1 2 1 1
T 𝑥 D 𝑥 R 2 𝑥4
6 5 9 3 3 2
1 1 1 3
I 𝑥 A 12 𝑥 U 2 𝑥 3
2 7 4 5
1 2 3 4 3 3 7
E 𝑥 𝑥 T 𝑥 G 𝑥
2 3 4 9 8 5 1

_________means thankfulness and recognizing everything that you

receive.

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

𝟏 𝟏 3 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏 𝟒 𝟐 𝟏
𝟒 𝟏𝟎 𝟕
𝟓 𝟐 𝟔 𝟏𝟒 𝟔 𝟓 𝟐𝟕 𝟒

LET’S TAKE THE CHALLENGE

Read and solve the problem:

There were 60 people at Eunice’s birthday celebration. How many were boys if there are
3
girls?
5

MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions
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TEST YOURSELF

Directions: Find the product. Match column A to column B.

Column A Column B
4 1 8
1. x A. 10
7 4 9
5 1 1
2. x B. 27
9 6 2
1 1 5
3. 2 x C.
4 3 54
3 1
4. 1 x 20 D.
7
8
2 1 3
5. 4 x 2 E.
3 3 4

6. POSTTEST

Directions: Read and solve the given problems carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.
4 5
_____1. Multiply and .
15 12
9 8 5 1
A. B. C. D.
15 9 12 9
4 1
_____2. Find the product of and 3 .
5 3
1 2 2 5
A. 2 B. 2 C. 3 D. 3
3 3 3 8
5
_____3. What is the product of 8 x 1 ? .
7
5 1 5 5
A.9 B. 13 C. 13 D. 14
7 7 7 7
1 1
_____4. What is of of 60 ?
2 3
A.5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20
𝟏
_____5. A badminton table measures 10 meters by 5 meters. What is the area of the table?
𝟐
1 1 1 1
A.50 B. 51 C. 52 D. 53
2 2 2 2

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Revillame, Rechilda P. et.al. 21st Century Mathematics 6. Quezon City. Phoenix Publishing
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MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions
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MELC Q 1 Week No. 2 Competency Code: M6NS-Ib-90.2

Competency: Multiplies simple fractions and mixed fractions