Multiples of Unit Fractions
What is 1/4 x 6
6/4 or 1 2/4
What number can be used as a denominator UNDER a whole number that DOES NOT CHANGE THE VALUE of that whole number?
ONE!!!
What the product of 2 and 3/6?
Write another expression that is equal to the product of 2 and 3/6.
2 x 3/6 = 6/6 = 1
Answers will vary
Julie is making cookies. She makes 3 dozen on Saturday and 4 dozen on Sunday. She uses 1/4 cup of sugar for each dozen. How much sugar does Julie use?
3 + 4 = 7
7 x 1/4 = 7/4
1 3/4 cups of sugar
7/3 is a multiple of what UNIT FRACTION?
1/3
1/8 x 30
30/8
or
3 6/8
What is the equivalent mixed number for this improper fraction?
12/5
2 2/5
John uses 1/5 yards of fabric to make each blanket. He makes four blankets for his grandparents and two for his aunts. How many yards of fabric does he use?
4 + 2 = 6
6 x 1/5 = 6/5
1 1/5 yards of fabric
12/ 8 is a multiple of what UNIT FRACTION?
1/8
3/4 x 9
27/4
or
6 3/4
What is the equivalent mixed number for this improper fraction?
47/9
5 2/9
Sonia is making candy bags for all her of friends. She uses 2/5 cups of jelly beans and 1/5 cups of sour patch kids. If she makes 12 bags, how many cups of candy does she need?
2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5
3/5 x 12 = 36/5
7 1/5 cups of candy
13/6 is a multiple of what UNIT FRACTION?
1/6
5/7 x 12
60/7
or
8 4/7
What is the equivalent improper fractions for this mixed number?
4 6/9
9 x 4 = 36
36 + 6 = 42
42/9
Michella is making muffins for her family. She makes 5 batches. In each batch there are 2/3 cups of walnuts. How many total cups of walnuts are needed?
2/3 x 5 = 10/3
3 1/3 cups of walnuts
4/5 is a multiple of what UNIT FRACTION?
1/5
2/9 x 10
20/9
or
2 2/9
What is the equivalent improper fractions for this mixed number?
8 3/5
5 x 8 = 40
40 + 3 = 43
43/5
A bird feeder can hold 7/8 pounds of bird seed. How many total pounds can 6 bird feeders hold?
7/8 x 6 = 42/8
5 2/8 pounds of bird feeder