Multiplying Fractions and a Whole Number with Models

• a rectangular visual model resembling a piece of tape with. divisions used to assist mathematical calculations.

• area model

• tape diagram

• equation

• length model

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

An _______________ represents a fraction as a rectangle, divided into equal parts. An easy way to do this is to use graph paper.

• length model

• tape diagram

• area model

• equation

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, you should remember to...

• Multiply the top and bottom of the fraction by the whole number.

• Find the lowest common denominator.

• Rewrite the whole number over 1 before you multiply.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

What multiplication equation represents the area of the shaded green portion of the model?

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

• A

• B

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

Which fraction model represents 6 x 1/3?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

What multiplication sentence is modeled?

• 2 x 1/6

• 2 x 1/5

• 2 x 5/6

• 2 x 1/2

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A

What multiplication sentence is modeled?

• 2 x 4/6

• 2 x 2/3

• 1 x 1/3

• 2 x 1/3

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CCSS.5.NF.B.4A