Lesson: Multiplying Rational Numbers Mathematics • 7th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to multiply rational numbers, including fractions and decimals.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

multiply rational numbers that have the same form,
multiply rational numbers that have different forms by converting between fractions (including mixed numbers) and decimals,
convert between fractions, decimals, and percents in order to multiply two rational numbers of different forms,
solve word problems involving the multiplication of rational numbers.

Q1:

Find the product of 1.6 and . Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Q2:

Calculate . Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Q3:

Complete the table below.