Does the distributive property work the same with fractions? The short video provides examples of the distributive property using algebraic fractions. The resource provides two examples of distributing fractions over sums also involving fractions.

Concepts

distributive property, multiplication fractions, algebraic properties, mathematical properties, properties of multiplication, properties of real numbers, properties of exponents

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video with pupils that struggle with algebraic fractions
• Provide additional problems for practice

Classroom Considerations

• The class should know how to multiply fractions

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The resource uses variables, so it also reinforces exponent laws
• Presenter shows all the steps for the first example

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.EE.A.3 MP2 MP7