Understanding Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Fractions

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

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Convert the whole number to a fraction

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

How can the number 3 be represented as a fraction?

• 1/3

• 3/3

• 3/0

• 3/1

What is the result of multiplying 3 by 1/4?

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 3/1

When multiplying 4 by 3/4, what is the improper fraction obtained?

• 4/1

• 4/3

• 12/4

• 3/4

How many whole numbers are there in the improper fraction 12/4?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the mixed number form of 21/6?

• 3 and 3/6

• 2 and 1/6

• 2 and 3/6

• 3 and 1/6

In the example of 7 multiplied by 3/6, how many groups of 6 are in 21?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 8/7?

• 5 and 5/7

• 5 and 3/7

• 5 and 1/7

• 5 and 2/7

How many sevens are there in 40 when converting the improper fraction 40/7?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

What is the final step in the process of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

• Add the fractions

• Convert to a mixed number if necessary

• Divide the fractions

• Subtract the fractions