Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Quiz

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

• Convert the whole number into a fraction

• Add the whole number to the fraction

• Subtract the whole number from the fraction

• Divide the whole number by the fraction

When multiplying 5/8 by 32, why is it beneficial to express 32 as 8 * 4?

• To make the numbers larger

• To avoid converting to a fraction

• To cancel out the 8s and simplify the multiplication

• To make the calculation more complex

In the example of multiplying 4/5 by 3, what is the result as an improper fraction?

• 15/5

• 8/5

• 9/5

• 12/5

How can you express 40/9 as a mixed number?

• 4 and 4/9

• 6 and 2/9

• 5 and 1/9

• 3 and 7/9

What is one method to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Find the highest multiple of the denominator under the numerator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator