Multiplying Fractions and Whole Number Models

• a rectangular visual model resembling a piece of tape with. divisions used to assist mathematical calculations.

• area model

• tape diagram

• equation

• length model

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.

Fill in the missing number to form an equivalent fraction.

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 10

Which equation matches the model?

• 5 x 1 = 5

• 3 x 1/3 = 1

• 4 x 1/3 = 4/3

• 2 x 1/3 = 2/3

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• 1/40
• 5  1/8
• 6  3/8
• 5/8

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

Solve the equation

Solve the Problem

• 6/2

• 3

• 2/6

• 1 2/3