Chapter 5.1, Problem 11P

Write a simple word problem for

   $\frac{2}{3}.\frac{4}{5}=?$

Use your word problem and math drawings to explain why it makes sense that the answer to the fraction multiplication problem is

   $\frac{2.4}{3.5}=?$

In particular,, use your drawings to explain why we multiply the numerators and why we multiply the denominators.