Multiplying a Whole Number by a Fraction Less Than One Results in a Product Less Than the Whole Number

The product of 2 and 3/4 is ____________ than 2.

• greater than

• less than

• equal to

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5A

• A package of 6 bottles has exactly 6 liters of juice because multiplying 6 by a fraction more than 1 results in a value equal to 6.

• A package of 6 bottles has less than 6 liters because multiplying 6 by a fraction less than 1 results in a product less than 6.

• A package of 6 bottles has more than 6 liters because multiplying 6 by a fraction less than 1 results in a value greater than 6.

• A package of 6 bottles has exactly 6 liters of juice because multiplying 6 by a fraction less than 1 results in a value equal to 6.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

Look at this model. Which means the same as the shaded part of the model?

• 1/2 x 3

• 1/3 x 2

• 1/2 x 4

• 1/3 x 4

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

Which statement correctly describes the product when multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than 1?

• The product will be less than the whole number because the fraction is less than 1.

• The product will always be less than the whole number because multiplying by a fraction decreases the number.

• The product will always be greater than the whole number because multiplying by a fraction increases the number.

• The product will be greater than the whole number because the numerator and the denominator are multiplied by the number.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

5 x ½ =

• 2½

• 4½

• 5½

• 10½

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

When multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than 1, the product will be ​ (a)   than the whole number factor.

• less

• greater

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

What is the result when you multiply a whole number by a fraction less than one?

• The same number as the original whole number

• A larger number than the original whole number

• A smaller number than the original whole number

• A negative number

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

1 x 2/3

• 2

• 1

• 3/3

• 2/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B