Multiplying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

5th

What is a fraction? 

• Fractions represent equal parts of a whole or a collection.    

• Fraction of a whole: When we divide a whole into equal parts, each part is a fraction of the whole.

Multiplying Fractions

Stephen’s class has collected ¼ of the 40 bottles collected  by the fifth grade classes. How many bottles have they  collected?

Share your answer and strategy.

Multiple Choice

Darin had $15.00. After spending 3/5 of his money for a movie and popcorn, how much of his money did he have left?

• A. $3.00

• B. $6.00

• C. $9.00

• D. $12.00

The Recycling Drive

Katie’s class has collected 1/10 of 50 cans collected by the fifth grade classes.  How many cans have they collected?

The fifth grade classes have filled 1/ 5 of the 25 recycling bins in the school. How many bins have they  filled?

Share your answer and strategy.

Multiple Choice

Each of 5 boys ate 2/3 of a pizza. What is the total amount of pizza the boys ate?

• 4 1/3 pizzas

• 4 pizzas

• 3 1/3 pizzas

• 3 pizzas