Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

6th GradeMath50 min

Learning Objective

I can multiply a fraction by a whole number.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to Multiply a Whole Number by a Fraction | Multiplying Fractions | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

Guided Notes

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, rewrite the whole number in fractional form by putting it over one.

  • To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part.

  • When you get an improper fraction as an answer, you must convert it to a mixed number or whole number.

Practice

15 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Solve these two problems, showing all steps: Problem 1: 5 × ⅖ = ? Problem 2: 9 × ⅔ = ?

Teacher Guide

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