Comparing Fraction and Decimal Multiplication: Computing with Fraction Decimal Equivalents

In this lesson, students will learn to compare the outcomes of fraction multiplication with decimal multiplication by computing with fraction decimal equivalents. They will review the process of multiplying fractions and then learn how to set up and solve decimal multiplication problems. The lesson emphasizes the importance of counting decimal places and understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to determine equivalent fractions and decimals for their multiplication problems.