Multiplying Whole Numbers and Fractions Using Fraction Models

This lesson teaches how to multiply whole numbers and fractions using fraction models. It begins with a review of whole number multiplication, then introduces multiplying whole numbers by fractions using visual models. The lesson progresses to solving equations where fractions come first and concludes with a word problem application. Students learn to visualize and solve multiplication problems involving fractions, enhancing their understanding of the concept.

Describe the process of adding fractions to find the solution to 4 times 2/6.

What is the result of multiplying 3 by 3/4, and how do you arrive at that answer?