Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers with Models

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

Back

Multiplying a fraction by a whole number means taking that fraction and adding it to itself as many times as the whole number indicates.

Front

What is the model for multiplying fractions?

Back

A model can be a visual representation, such as a number line or area model, showing how many parts of the fraction are being taken.

Front

Solve: 2 x 1/3

Back

2/3

Front

Solve: 3 x 1/4

Back

3/4

Front

What is the equation for 5 groups of 1/3?

Back

5 x 1/3 = 5/3 or 1 2/3.

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

Front

Solve: 4 x 3/4

Back

3.

Front

What is the result of multiplying 6 by 3/4?

Back

4 1/2.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.