Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

Front

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 1/8?

Back

5/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the simplified form of 11 x 2/8?

Back

2 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the mixed number form of 11/4?

Back

2 3/4.

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If Mrs. Raymond has 30 students and gives each 1/12 of a box of crackers, how many boxes does she need?

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3 boxes of crackers.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Front

What is the product of 4 and 2/3?

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2 2/3.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2