Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Maria introduces multiplying fractions by whole numbers, using visual aids and examples. She explains concepts like five-sixths, eight-tenths, five-thirds, and more, demonstrating how to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. The lesson includes coloring exercises to visualize fractions and concludes with a simplification technique.

What is the main topic of the lesson introduced by Maria?

• Adding fractions

• Dividing fractions

• Subtracting fractions

• Multiplying fractions by whole numbers

How can five-sixths be represented as a multiplication?

• Six times one-sixth

• Five times one-fifth

• Six times one-fifth

• Five times one-sixth

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

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Multiply the whole number by the numerator

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator

What is the result of multiplying five by one-sixth?

• Five-fifths

• Five-sixths

• One-sixth

• Six-fifths

What is the result of multiplying eight by one-tenth?

• One-tenth

• Ten-eighths

• One-eighth

• Eight-tenths

What is the result of multiplying eight by one-tenth?

• Eight-tenths

• One-eighth

• Ten-eighths

• One-tenth

What is the mixed number form of five times one-third?

• One and one-third

• Two and one-third

• Two and two-thirds

• One and two-thirds

What is the result of multiplying five by one-third?

• Three-fifths

• One-third

• Five-thirds

• Five-fifths

How many copies of two-fifths are used in the example of three times two-fifths?

• Three copies

• Two copies

• Four copies

• Five copies

What is the mixed number form of six-fifths?

• One and one-fifth

• Two and two-fifths

• Two and one-fifth

• One and two-fifths