Understanding Fractions and Multiplication

The video tutorial explains how to multiply fractions by moving an orange dot on a number line. It starts with multiplying 1/3 by five, resulting in 5/3. The tutorial then provides examples of multiplying 4/3 by two, resulting in 8/3, and 3/2 by three, resulting in 9/2. Each example is broken down step-by-step to demonstrate the process of adding fractions repeatedly to achieve the final result.

What is the result of multiplying 1/3 by 5?

• 1/3

• 5/3

• 3/5

• 15

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

If you add 1/3 five times, what fraction do you get?

• 15/3

• 3/5

• 1/5

• 5/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

What is the result of multiplying 4/3 by 2?

• 8/3

• 4/3

• 2/3

• 12/3

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

How many times do you add 4/3 to reach 8/3?

• Once

• Three times

• Four times

• Twice

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

What is the result of multiplying 3/2 by 3?

• 9/2

• 12/2

• 6/2

• 3/2

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4A

CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

How many times do you add 3/2 to reach 9/2?

• Once

• Three times

• Twice

• Four times

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

What is the equivalent of 6/2 in whole numbers?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

If you start at zero and add 3/2 three times, where do you end up?

• 6/2

• 3/2

• 9/2

• 12/2

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B