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Multiplying by a fraction less than one makes the product smaller than the other factor. This 5th Grade Math lesson builds the skill Interpret fraction multiplication and scaling with a concept card and practice.

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"Compare product size to a factor" is a 5th Grade Math lesson in the Multiply fractions unit, designed for students around ages 10-11.

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Compare product size to a factor

~6 min

Multiplying by a fraction less than one makes the product smaller than the other factor.

Compare product size to a factor

Is 2/3 × 18 greater than or less than 18?