Multiplying Fractions
Grade 445 min
aligned to 5.nf.b.5 Interpret Multiplication As Scaling
Learning Objective
I can interpret the multiplication of fractions as scaling a quantity.
Lesson Flow
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Math Antics - Multiplying Fractions
mathantics
Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“If you have ⅗ of a yard of fabric and you want to use ⅖ of that amount for a project, how much fabric will you have for the project? Show your work and explain how this represents scaling. A recipe calls for ¾ of a cup of sugar, but you only want to make ⅓ of the recipe. How much sugar will you need? Show your work and explain how this represents scaling. ”
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