[size=150][size=100]In mathematics we read the number sentence [math]\frac{2}{3}\times\frac{3}{5}[/math] as two-thirds of three-fifths. This applet is [br]designed to represent a whole with a square and interactive tools (check boxes and sliders), to investigate a model for multiplying fractions. [br][br]Begin by selecting the denominator and numerator check boxes for the blue fraction followed by the denominator and numerator check boxes for the red fraction. [/size][/size]