Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers

Grade 6th Grade · Math · 50 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can multiply a fraction by a whole number.

Warm-Up Video

Math with Mr. J · 4:39

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

Guided Notes

3 key 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.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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

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