Mastering Whole Number and Fraction Multiplication

In this video, Mr. Jay explains how to multiply a whole number by a fraction. He provides two examples: multiplying 7 by 2/3 and 12 by 5/6. The process involves converting whole numbers to fractions, multiplying numerators and denominators, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers. The video concludes with a recap of the steps and final answers for each example.

How do you represent a whole number in fractional form?

• By placing it over 1

• By multiplying it by 2

• By subtracting 1

• By adding a decimal point

What is the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

• Add the whole number and fraction

• Convert the whole number into fractional form

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

What is the value of 7 over 1?

• 14

• 7

• 1/7

• 0.7

What do you get when you multiply 7 by 2/3?

• 9/2

• 7/6

• 21/3

• 14/3

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• By dividing the numerator by the denominator

• By adding the numerator to the denominator

• By multiplying the numerator by the denominator

• By subtracting the denominator from the numerator

What is the mixed number form of 14/3?

• 3 2/3

• 5 1/3

• 4 1/2

• 4 2/3

What is the simplified form of 2/3?

• 2/3

• 2/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

What is the whole number part of the mixed number when converting 14/3?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

What is the result of multiplying 12 by 5/6?

• 60/6

• 10/6

• 10

• 12/30

How many whole groups of 6 are in 60?

• 15

• 12

• 6

• 10