Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers
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Objective
I can multiply a fraction by a whole number.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, rewrite the whole number in fractional form by putting it over one.
- 2
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part.
- 3
When you get an improper fraction as an answer, you must convert it to a mixed number or whole number.
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Practice
12 questions
Explain the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction.
What does it mean to multiply 'straight across' when multiplying fractions?
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Exit ticket
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“Solve these two problems, showing all steps: Problem 1: 5 × ⅖ = ? Problem 2: 9 × ⅔ = ?”
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