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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers

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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
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What you will learn from this videoWhat you will learn

  • A fraction represents part of a whole.
  • We can apply what we know about multiplication to fractions.
  • Fractions greater than 1 can be simplified to a mixed number.

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Level 1

Write [ggfrac]1/4[/ggfrac] + [ggfrac]1/4[/ggfrac] + [ggfrac]1/4[/ggfrac] as a multiplication problem and give the answer.

Level 2

Camila multiplied 3 x [ggfrac]1/4[/ggfrac] and got [ggfrac]3/12[/ggfrac]. Explain what she did wrong.

Level 3

Write a short word problem where you would solve 7 x [ggfrac]1/2[/ggfrac]. Give the answer.