4.NF.4 Multiplying Fractions

Front

What is the product of a whole number and a fraction?

Back

The product of a whole number and a fraction is less than the whole number.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 1/7 multiplied by 6?

Back

1/7 multiplied by 6 equals 6/7.

Front

If Dinah walked 1/8 of a mile each day for 9 days, how do you calculate the total distance?

Back

Multiply 1/8 by 9 to find the total distance: 1/8 x 9 = 9/8, which is 1 1/8 miles.

Front

What is the product of 2 and 7/10?

Back

The product of 2 and 7/10 is 14/10, which simplifies to 1 4/10.

Front

When multiplying fractions, what is the general rule for the product?

Back

The product of two fractions is found by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What does it mean for a product to be less than a whole number?

Back

It means that when a whole number is multiplied by a fraction, the result is smaller than the whole number.

Front

How can you express 10 x 2/3 in fraction form?

Back

10 x 2/3 can be expressed as 20/3.

Front

What is the significance of multiplying by a fraction in real-world scenarios?

Back

Multiplying by a fraction often represents a part of a whole, such as distance, time, or quantity.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Back

Identify the numerators and denominators of the fractions involved.