Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

Jane is making pillows and has 5/6 of a yard of fabric. If each pillow takes 1/12 yard of fabric to make, how many pillows can she make?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• 5

2 x 3/8 =

• 1/2

• 6/4

• 6/8

• 3/4

3 1/2 x 3/4 =

• 7/2

• 2 and 5/8

• 2 and 3/8

• 5/8

2/3 x 3/8 =

• 6/24

• 1/4

• 2/12

• 2/5

3/10 x 5/9 =

• 15/90

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 1/4

4 x 5/6 =

• 10/3

• 3 1/3

• 20/6

• 1/3

Ben spends 4 and 1/4 hours each week practicing piano. Jake practices 1/2 as much time as Ben. Which equation represents the amount of time, t, Jake practices on the piano?

• t = 9/4 + 1/2

• t = 9/4 x 1/2

• t = 17/4 + 1/2

• t = 17/4 x 1/2

What is the product of 3/7 x 9?

• 7/27

• 13/7

• 3/63

• 27/7