Fraction Operations and Word Problems

The video tutorial for fifth graders covers multiplying fractions, focusing on modeling multiplication and solving word problems. It introduces three types of multiplication problems: repeated addition, area problems, and 'of' problems. The lesson emphasizes visualization and setting up equations to solve these problems. Students practice solving word problems, calculating areas, and simplifying fractions. The tutorial concludes with a final problem-solving exercise and a review of key concepts.

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

• Write down the equation

• Visualize the problem

• Multiply the numbers

• Check the answer

If Tyler eats 1/3 of a sandwich every day for 5 days, how many sandwiches does he eat in total?

• 1 and 1/3 sandwiches

• 5 sandwiches

• 2 sandwiches

• 1 and 2/3 sandwiches

How do you find the area of a rectangle with fractional side lengths?

• Add the side lengths

• Multiply the side lengths

• Subtract the side lengths

• Divide the side lengths

What is the result of multiplying 1/2 by 3/4?

• 1/4

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 3/4

In an 'of' type problem, what operation is typically used?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

If 5/8 of 304 people are students, how many students are there?

• 304

• 190

• 152

• 38

Abby runs 1/4 mile per lap. How far does she run after 13 laps?

• 3 and 3/4 miles

• 3 and 1/4 miles

• 4 miles

• 3 miles

What is the area of a scarf that is 5/8 yards long and 2/9 yards wide?

• 5/72 square yards

• 10/72 square yards

• 5/36 square yards

• 10/36 square yards

If a bathtub holds 32 gallons and is 4/7 full, how many gallons are in the tub?

• 16 gallons

• 20 gallons

• 18 and 2/7 gallons

• 14 and 3/7 gallons

What fraction of campers signed up for woodworking if 1/3 signed up for arts and crafts and 1/5 of those chose woodworking?

• 1/3

• 1/15

• 1/10

• 1/5