Mastering Fraction Multiplication Through Word Problems

The video tutorial explains two math problems involving fractions. The first problem involves Fernando eating a portion of a pizza, demonstrating how to solve it using multiplication. The second problem involves two brothers sharing oranges, illustrating how to calculate fractions of a total. Both problems are solved step-by-step, emphasizing the use of multiplication to find fractions of quantities.

How much of the pizza was left when Fernando opened the box?

• 3/4 of the pizza

• 1/2 of the pizza

• The whole pizza

• 1/4 of the pizza

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CCSS.1.G.A.3

What fraction of the remaining pizza did Fernando eat?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 3/8

• 1/4

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How can you calculate 1/2 of 3/4 using multiplication?

• (1*3)/(2*4)

• (1*4)/(2*3)

• (2*3)/(1*4)

• (3*2)/(4*1)

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

What is the result of dividing a pizza into eighths and taking three parts?

• 1/4 of the pizza

• 3/4 of the pizza

• 3/8 of the pizza

• 1/2 of the pizza

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

How many total oranges were there initially in the problem involving two brothers?

• 44 oranges

• 14 oranges

• 24 oranges

• 34 oranges

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What fraction of the oranges did the first brother eat?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

How many oranges did the second brother eat?

• 12 oranges

• 10 oranges

• 8 oranges

• 6 oranges

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is the total number of oranges eaten by both brothers?

• 18 oranges

• 12 oranges

• 14 oranges

• 16 oranges

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

How do you calculate 1/3 of 24?

• Subtract 1/3 from 24

• Add 1/3 to 24

• Multiply 24 by 1/3

• Divide 24 by 3

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

What is the result of 1/4 of 24?

• 8

• 10

• 6

• 4

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C