Fraction Operations and Word Problems

This video tutorial covers the multiplication of fractions and whole numbers without using models. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by examples involving a sand art project and bread for a picnic. The tutorial includes practice problems and word problems to apply the concepts in real-world scenarios. The session concludes with a summary and a preview of the next lesson on multiplying two fractions.

What is the main goal of today's lesson?

• To learn how to add fractions and whole numbers.

• To find the product of a fraction and a whole number without using a model.

• To divide fractions by whole numbers.

• To subtract whole numbers from fractions.

In the example with Charlene, how much sand does she use from each bag?

• Two-thirds of a pound

• One pound

• Three-eighths of a pound

• Half a pound

How do you express the multiplication of five sets of three-eighths as a fraction?

• 3/5

• 15/8

• 5/3

• 8/15

In the bread example, how many loaves were used?

• Two and two-thirds loaves

• Three loaves

• One and a half loaves

• Four loaves

What property of multiplication is demonstrated by the equation 4 x (2/3) = (2/3) x 4?

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property

How many eighth-sized pieces are there in four sets of seven-eighths?

• 28

• 24

• 20

• 32

What is the simplified form of 60/9?

• 5 and 1/3

• 7 and 1/3

• 6 and 1/3

• 6 and 2/3

How much turkey does a caterer need for 24 people if each person gets 3/4 of a pound?

• 24 pounds

• 16 pounds

• 20 pounds

• 18 pounds

If Julie needs 3/4 cup of vegetable oil per batch, how much does she need for 5 batches?

• 3 and 3/4 cups

• 4 cups

• 5 cups

• 2 and 1/2 cups