Multiplying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

Grade 4 · Math · 45 min· 5.nf.b.5 Interpret Multiplication As Scaling

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can interpret the multiplication of fractions as scaling a quantity.

Warm-Up Video

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Math Antics - Multiplying Fractions

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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