Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
6th Grade•55 minutes
Learning Objective
I can multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Key Concepts
When multiplying a whole number by a fraction, rewrite the whole number in fractional form by putting it over one.
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator; the remainder becomes the numerator of the fractional part.
When multiplying fractions, multiply straight across, multiplying the numerators and then multiplying the denominators.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the first step when multiplying a whole number by a fraction?
2. Explain how to multiply fractions.
3. Solve: 5 * (3/4)
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
How to Multiply a Whole Number by a Fraction | Multiplying Fractions | Math with Mr. J
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