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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Goal: Students will be able to multiply fractions by whole numbers using the
visual fraction model
Fractions Song
Terminology
Numerator = 3 Denominator 7
Whole Number:6/1
Improper Fraction:8/3 Simplified Fraction:
5/15 = 1/3
Visual Model Review
One Forth / One Quarter1/4
Blue?
One Half1/2
Red?
Three Quarters3/4
Green?
Red?Yellow?
Two Thirds2/3
Red?
Yellow?
Yellow?
One Eighth1/8
Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
3 x ¼ =
¾ ¼ x ¼ x ¼ =
5 x 2/3 =
10/3
(2/3) x (2/3) x (2/3) x (2/3) x (2/3) x (2/3)
In your groups please find the answer to:
Remember:Use Visual Fraction Model
2 x 6/8 = ??(remember to simplify your final answer)
Can someone show the class?
12/8 =3/2
Activity: Fraction Flip It
Objective of Game: To earn the most points by correctly multiplying
fractions by whole numbers.
Fraction Flip It
x
Homework
Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Worksheet
Tomorrow's Math Lesson
Multiplying Two Fractions
½ x ¾ = ???
(extra credit on tonight's homework)