Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers
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 you get an improper fraction as an answer, you must convert it to a mixed number or whole number.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the first step in multiplying a whole number by a fraction.
2. What does it mean to multiply 'straight across' when multiplying 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
Math with Mr. J