Multiply by a Whole Number
1 x 1/5
1/5
What is the numerator in the fraction 3/5?
3
1/8 x 2/3 Multiply and simplify if possible
1/12
Convert to improper fractions first, then multiply.
1 1/2 x 2/3
1
A recipe uses 2/3 cup of sugar. If you make half the recipe, how much sugar do you use?
1/3 cup
3 x 1/3
1
What is the denominator in the fraction 7/8
8
Multiply and simplify if possible 1/2 x 1/2
1/4
Convert to improper fractions first, then multiply.
2 3/4 x 1/2
1 3/8
You walk 3/4 mile each day. After 2/3 of a week (about 5 days), how far have you walked?
1/2 mile
2 x 3/4
1 1/2
What is an improper fraction?
A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator
Multiply and Simplify if possible 5/6 x 2/3
5/9
Convert to improper fractions first, then multiply.
1 2/5 x 3
4 1/5
A ribbon is 5/6 yard long. You use 1/2 of it. How much ribbon did you use?
5/12 yard
5 x 2/3
3 1/3
Is 9/4 a proper or improper fraction? Why?
Improper; numerator is larger than denominator
Multiply and simplify if possible.
3/4 x 1/8
3/32
Convert to improper fractions first, then multiply.
2 1/3 x 1 1/2
3 1/2
A class read 3/5 of a book. Then they reread 1/2 of that amount. How much of the whole book did they reread?
3/10
5 x 5/6
4 1/6
Write an example of an improper fraction.
Teacher discretion
Multiply and simplify if possible.
6/9 x 3/5
2/5
Convert to improper fractions first, then multiply.
3 1/4 x 2/5
1 3/10
A tank is 7/8 full. You use 3/4 of the water. How much of the tank was used?
21/32