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2 2 2 2 1
+ = 2 × = 2 − = 1
3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3 1
+ + = 3 × = 3 − = 2
4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 1
+ + + = 4 × = 4 − = 3
5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Now, write the facts that will appear in 6th, 7th and 10th rows.

PUZZLE • Critical Thinking

Can you show the multiplication of two proper fractions through a diagram?
Given below is an example for your help.

2 3
Multiply by . 6
5 4 (Double shade)
20
Z Z A rectangle is divided into 5 equal parts
vertically and shaded 2 parts.
3
Z Z Again, it is divided into 4 equal parts (Horizontal shade)
4
horizontally and shaded 3 out of 4.

6
Z Z The double shaded part is .
20 2
(Vertical shade)
2 3 6 5
Thus, × =
5 4 20

Represent the following:

2 1 3 2 5 4
1. × 2. × 3. ×
3 4 8 5 6 7

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