Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers and Fractions

Which of these strategies did we NOT cover in class to learn how to multiply fractions by whole numbers?

• Skateboard Ramp

• Repeated Addition

• Rollercoaster

• Standard Algorithm

• Model Representation

When we multiply fractions, we multiply the numerator by the numerator and the denominator by the _____________.

When multiplying fractions, you -

• multiply the numerators & multiply the denominators

• keep change flip

• find common denominators

• do not have to reduce

Q1. What is the fraction of 3/8?

• A) 3/8

• B) 3-1/8

• C) 1/24

• D) 4/8

What is the value of the following expression?

• 3/8

• 3-1/8

• 1/24

• 4/8

Find the product.

• 3/50

• 30/5

• 6

• 1  1/5

What is the value of the following expression?

• 3/8

• 3-1/8

• 1/24

• 4/8

Which model could you use below to solve the problem 3 x 3/4?

• a.  model A

• b.  model B

• c.  model C

• d.  model D

• 1/40
• 5  1/8
• 6  3/8
• 5/8

Find the product:

Hint: Change 10 as 10/1, multiply and simplify

• 3/50

• 30/5

• 6

• 1  1/5