Write as a multiplication problem (whole x fraction): 8/10
8 x 1/10
List the first 4 multiples of the unit fractions: 1/3
2/3, 3/3, 4/3, 5/3
solve. do not rename: 4 x 2/5
8/5
Convert to an improper fraction: 2 3/5
13/5
After a party, Mr. Morales has 5/8 left of a cake. If he serves the remaining pieces on 5 equal plates, how much cake will he put on each plate?
1/8
Write as a multiplication problem (whole x fraction): 4/6
4 x 1/6
List the first 4 multiples of the unit fractions: 1/8
2/8, 3/8, 4/8, 5/8
solve. do not rename: 3 x2/3
6/3
convert to an improper fraction: 3 3/8
27/8
After a party, Mr. Morales has 3/10 left of a pizza. If he serves the remaining pieces on 3 equal plates, how much will he put on each plate?
1/10
Write as a multiplication problem (whole x fraction):5/12
5 x 1/12
list the next 4 multiples of the fractions: 2/3
4/6, 6/3, 8/3, 10/3
solve. MUST rename: 3 x2/3
2
convert to a mixed number: 14/3
4 2/3
Mr. Morales has 3 flower pots. He has to put 3/5 cups of soil in each. If he uses a 1/5 cup scoop, how many scoops will he use to fill the flower pots?
9 scoops.
Write as a multiplication problem (whole x fraction): 2/3
2 x 1/3
list the next 4 multiples of the fractions: 3/5
6/5, 9/5, 12/5, 15/5
solve. MUST rename: 4 x 2/5
1 3/5
convert to a mixed number: 33/8
4 1/8
Mr. Morales has 5 vases. He has to put 2/3 cups of water in each. If he uses a 1/3 cup scoop, how many scoops will he use to fill the vases?
10 scoops.
Write as a multiplication problem (whole x fraction): 7/8
Write as a multiplication problem (whole x fraction): 7 x 1/8
list the next 4 multiples of the fractions: 8/10
16/10, 24/10, 32/10, 40/10
solve. MUST rename: 7 x 3/8
2 5/8
multiply. MUST rename: 4 x 2 2/5
9 3/5
2 6/8 miles