Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 14 – Multiply Fractions by Fractions

Year 6: Fractions: Lesson 14 – Multiply Fractions by Fractions Build pupils’ fraction fluency with this curriculum-aligned Year 6 lesson centred on multiplying fractions by other fractions. The resource aligns with the National Curriculum’s expectation for Year 6 learners to multiply simple pairs of proper fractions and to write answers in their simplest form (for example, ¼ × ½ = ⅛). Pupils will: Multiply proper fractions—such as ⅖ × ⅗—by multiplying numerators and denominators directly. Apply simplification strategies, including cancellation of common factors before or after multiplication. Challenge and strengthen mathematical reasoning through tasks such as: Explaining why (a × c)/(b × d) gives the product of two fractions, or Simplifying (⅔ × ¾) by cancelling common factors pre-multiplication. Develop independence through differentiated worksheets and reasoning prompts (as typical in the Year 6 fractions sequence, including equivalent operations such as Lesson 13: Multiply by Integers, and Lesson 15: Divide by Integers). Ideal for guided lessons, consolidation sessions, or independent fluency work, this lesson ensures pupils master the mechanics of fraction multiplication with confidence and understanding.