Multiplying Fractions with Whole Numbers: Mixed Number Solutions

The video tutorial explains how to multiply a whole number by a fraction, specifically 6 times 1/4. It demonstrates rewriting whole numbers as fractions, performing the multiplication, and simplifying the result. The tutorial also covers converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and provides a visual representation to reinforce understanding.

How can a whole number be represented to facilitate multiplication with a fraction?

• As a fraction

• As a square root

• As a decimal

• As a percentage

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

What is the product of 6 and 1/4?

• 1 2/3

• 3/2

• 1 1/2

• 2/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

What is the first step in simplifying the fraction 6/4?

• Divide by the greatest common divisor

• Add numerators

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Subtract denominators

Why is it important to simplify fractions?

• Only way to get the correct answer

• Helps in faster calculations

• Makes it easier to understand

• Required by mathematical rules

What is 3/2 expressed as a mixed number?

• 1/2

• 1 2/3

• 1 1/2

• 2/3

How many times does 2 fit into 3 when converting 3/2 to a mixed number?

• Three times

• Four times

• Twice

• Once

What is the remainder when dividing 3 by 2 in the context of converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 3

What visual representation is used to explain the multiplication of 6 by 1/4?

• Number line

• Fractional parts

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What does 4/4 simplify to in the visual explanation?

• 3/4

• 2

• 1/2

• 1

In the visual explanation, what does 6/4 simplify to?

• 1 1/2

• 2

• 1 1/4

• 1 3/4