Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers Explained

The video tutorial covers the process of multiplying fractions with whole numbers. It begins with an introduction to the topic and presents a problem involving a 25-mile trail, where three-fifths of the trail is hilly. The tutorial explains how to multiply the whole number by the fraction, showing that the result will be less than the original whole number. The calculation is demonstrated step-by-step, resulting in the hilly part of the trail being 15 miles long. The video concludes with encouragement to practice fractions with classmates.

What fraction of the 25-mile trail is hilly?

• One-half

• Three-fifths

• One-third

• Two-fifths

When multiplying a whole number by a fraction less than one, what can be said about the result?

• It will be less than the whole number

• It will be greater than the whole number

• It will be zero

• It will be equal to the whole number

What is the product of 25 and 3?

• 125

• 100

• 75

• 50

How do you convert 75 fifths to a whole number?

• Subtract 5 from 75

• Add 5 to 75

• Multiply 75 by 5

• Divide 75 by 5

What is the length of the hilly part of the trail?

• 12 miles

• 15 miles

• 20 miles

• 10 miles