Representing Fractions with Addition and Multiplication

The video tutorial introduces the concept of fractions as multiples, emphasizing that fractions can be expressed as multiples of smaller fractions. It uses examples like 2/8, 4/5, 5/6, 5/12, 2/4, and 4/10 to demonstrate how fractions can be represented through multiplication and addition. The tutorial aims to help students understand fractions in different ways, making it easier to solve various problems.

What is the main purpose of the lesson on fractions as multiples?

• To compare different fractions

• To convert fractions to decimals

• To understand fractions as multiples of smaller fractions

• To learn how to add fractions

How can the fraction 2/8 be represented using multiplication?

• 1/4 times 2

• 2/8 times 1

• 1/8 times 2

• 1/8 times 3

How can the fraction 2/8 be represented using addition?

• 1/8 + 1/8

• 1/8 + 1/4

• 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8

• 1/4 + 1/4

What does the fraction 4/5 mean in terms of multiplication?

• 4/5 times 1

• 1/5 times 4

• 1/5 times 3

• 1/4 times 5

How can the fraction 4/5 be represented using addition?

• 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5

• 1/5 + 1/4 + 1/5

• 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5

• 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4

How can the fraction 5/6 be written as a multiplication?

• 5/6 times 1

• 1/5 times 6

• 1/6 times 5

• 1/6 times 4

How can the fraction 5/6 be written as an addition?

• 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6

• 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6

• 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5

• 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/5

How can the fraction 5/12 be represented using multiplication?

• 5/12 times 1

• 1/12 times 5

• 1/12 times 4

• 1/6 times 5

How can the fraction 2/4 be represented using addition?

• 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4

• 1/4 + 1/2

• 1/4 + 1/4

• 1/2 + 1/2

How can the fraction 4/10 be represented using multiplication?

• 4/10 times 1

• 1/5 times 2

• 1/10 times 3

• 1/10 times 4