A teacher asks students to represent the result of multiplying two fractions by using an area model. Which of the following mathematical concepts is most closely related to this activity?

A. Representing products of fractions in simplest form
B. Interpreting multiplication of fractions as taking a part of a part
C. Understanding that the properties of multiplication extend to fractions
D. Understanding that the product of two fractions can be less than, equal to, or greater than its factors


Ans: B. Interpreting multiplication of fractions as taking a part of a part

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