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Unit 5 Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number

20 questions

4th - 4th Grade

Mathematics

Unit 5 Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number is a Grade 4 mathematics worksheet focused on multiplying fractions by whole numbers and interpreting fractional amounts in everyday situations. Its 20 multiple-choice questions include direct equations such as 2/3 × 5 and 3/8 × 5, along with word problems about sharing food, measuring materials, finding a fraction of a quantity, and determining how many fractional portions fit in a whole amount. Students practise identifying the relevant operation, representing a whole-number quantity with a fraction, and choosing an answer that matches the context and units. The varied scenarios help teachers check whether students can connect symbolic fraction multiplication to practical problems rather than relying only on a written algorithm. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key and is suitable for independent practice, review, homework, or a focused Grade 4 skills check.

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Unit 5 Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
6 people share 3/5 pound of peanuts equally. What fraction of a pound of peanuts does each person receive?
a)
18/5 pound
b)
10 pounds
c)
3/30 pounds
d)
3  3/5 pounds
2.
A farmer needs to plow a 6-acre field.  She starts by plowing 1/4 of the field.  How many acres does the farmer plow?
a)
1/24 acres
b)
6/4 acres
c)
24 acres
d)
3 1/4 acres
3.
Mark has 100 baseball cards. ¾ of them are new. How many of them are new? 
a)
133 1/3
b)
50
c)
300/4
d)
64
4.
Syra's necklace is 5 inches long. If she wants to put beads on it that are each ¾ of an inch. How many bead will fit on her necklace
a)
12  3/4
b)
4/36
c)
9
d)
15/4
5.
Lindsey has 5 bales of hay. If her horse eats 2/3 of a bale each day, how many days can she feed her horse?
a)
3 ¾
b)
10/3
c)
11/2
d)
5 ⅔
6.
I have an 10 pound bag of dog food. If it is 2/3 full right now, how much dog food is in the bag?
a)
20/3 pounds
b)
15 pounds
c)
9  1/3 pounds
d)
1/15  pounds
7.
A road crew has 3/4 ton of stone to divide evenly among 4 sidewalks. How much stone does the crew use for each sidewalk?
a)
12/4 ton
b)
3 tons
c)
5  1/3 tons
d)
1/4 ton
8.
Jason has 3 cups of muffin batter.  He uses 1/4 of the batter for each muffin.  How many muffins can he make with the batter?
a)
1/2 muffin
b)
2 muffins
c)
6 muffins
d)
3/4 muffins
9.
You have 30 subs.  Each person can eat 1/3 of the sub.  How many people can eat?
a)
300
b)
10
c)
30/30
d)
30/3
10.
2/3 x 5
2/3 x 5
a)
30/3
b)
5
c)
10/3
d)
15
11.
3/4 x 8
3/4 x 8 
a)
2
b)
8
c)
24/4
d)
5
12.
2/9 x 20
2/9 x 20
a)
3
b)
27
c)
40/9
d)
27/9
13.
3/8 x 5
3/8 x 5 
a)
12
b)
15/8
c)
8/8
d)
56/8
14.
3/4 x 9
3/4 x 9
a)
27/4
b)
11/4
c)
4
d)
3/4
15.
2/3 x 7
2/3 x 7
a)
32
b)
42
c)
21/3
d)
14/3
16.
4 x 1/2
a)
4/2
b)
1/2
c)
3
d)
1 1/2
17.
3 x 3/8
a)
9/8
b)
1 2/8
c)
8
d)
10/8
18.
5 x 1/4
a)
5/4
b)
1 1/2
c)
6/4
d)
2
19.
7 x 2/3
a)
4
b)
14/3
c)
4 1/3
d)
4 1/2
20.
3 x 2/4
a)
1 3/4
b)
2/4
c)
1/4
d)
6/4
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Unit 5 Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number

Total questions: 20

1.
a) 18/5 pound
2.
b) 6/4 acres
3.
c) 300/4
4.
d) 15/4
5.
b) 10/3
6.
a) 20/3 pounds
7.
a) 12/4 ton
8.
d) 3/4 muffins
9.
d) 30/3
10.
c) 10/3
11.
c) 24/4
12.
c) 40/9
13.
b) 15/8
14.
a) 27/4
15.
d) 14/3
16.
a) 4/2
17.
a) 9/8
18.
a) 5/4
19.
b) 14/3
20.
d) 6/4

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What does this multiplying fractions by a whole number worksheet cover?

This Grade 4 worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to practise multiplying fractions by whole numbers in both equations and real-world word problems. Students select answers for items such as 2/3 × 5 and 3/4 × 8, then apply the same type of reasoning to situations involving food, land, distance, materials, and fractional portions.

How can I use this worksheet to teach multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

Begin by modeling a direct equation from the worksheet with a visual such as equal fractional groups, then connect it to the matching symbolic expression. Next, have students identify the known whole number, the fractional amount, and the units in a word problem before choosing an operation and answer. Ask students to explain why a distractor that changes the denominator or ignores the context does not fit.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this fraction multiplication worksheet?

Watch for students who multiply both numerator and denominator by the whole number, select a distractor that reverses the operation, or overlook whether the situation describes a fractional amount of a whole or repeated fractional groups. In the equation items, students may also choose an answer with an unrelated denominator or fail to preserve the fraction structure. Ask them to write an intermediate expression and check whether the units in the selected answer match the word problem.

How do I assign and grade this multiplying fractions worksheet?

This worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, so you can use the same 20-question practice set for paper-based or online work. It includes a complete answer key for checking student responses, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this multiplying fractions worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the fraction equations and word-problem choices are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font for students who benefit from that presentation, or translate the worksheet into another language to support comprehension of its real-world scenarios.

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