Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers with Models

What multiplication equation represents the area of the shaded green portion of the model?

When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, you should remember to...

• Multiply the top and bottom of the fraction by the whole number.

• Find the lowest common denominator.

• Rewrite the whole number over 1 before you multiply.

A fraction model is shown. Which equation correctly shows the fraction of the shaded parts?

• 1/4 x 4 = 4 1/4

• 4 x 1/4 = 4/4

• 1/4 x 4/4 = 4/16

• 1/4 x 1/4 = 1/16

What is the product represented by the model shown?

• 1/6

• 4/6

• 6/6

• 7/6

Solve the equation

The equation for this model is 3 x 3/5.

What multiplication sentence is modeled?

• 2 x 1/6

• 2 x 1/5

• 2 x 5/6

• 2 x 1/2

This model represents multiplying a whole number by a fraction. Select the expression that represents the shaded model.

• 1 x 1/3

• 2 x 1/3

• 2 x 2/3

• 2 x 2/6

Tags

5.3.I

What is 2 x 5/6?

• 1 4/6 or 1 2/3

• 5/6

• 1 3/6 or 1 1/2

• 2 5/6

What expression is modeled above?

• 5 x 1/6

• 1/5 x 6

• 5/30

• 6 x 1/5