We can read the expression [math]\frac{2}{3}\times\frac{3}{5}[/math] as two-thirds of three-fifths.[br][br]See a square area model for the multiplication of 2 common fractions, and use interactive tools (check boxes and sliders) to explore this model with different fractions.

[br][url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/pu5rdrfw]A similar page with this app but [i]without[/i] the video is available at: https://www.geogebra.org/m/pu5rdrfw[/url][br][br]Adapted from the [url=https://www.geogebra.org/m/fj5Y4GK4]Multiplying Fractions[/url] resource by Edward Knote. Adapted by [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/region/midwest]Regional Educational Laboratory Midwest[/url] for use with the Teaching Fractions Toolkit, which is based on the IES Practice Guide [url=https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/15][i]Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade[/i][/url].[br][br][url=mailto:ptierneyfife@edc.org]Contact us[/url] if this resource should be updated, or with questions or suggestions. We appreciate your help maintaining the quality of this resource.[br]