5.NF.4: Multiplying Fractions

I can apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

Problem 1

Calculate: 1/2 × 1/3 = ? 💡 Hint: Multiply numerators: 1 × 1 = 1. Multiply denominators: 2 × 3 = 6. Answer: 1/6
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Problem 2

Find: 2/3 × 1/4 = ? 💡 Hint: 2 × 1 = 2 (numerator), 3 × 4 = 12 (denominator). Answer: 2/12 = 1/6
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Problem 3

Solve: 3 × 1/4 = ? 💡 Hint: 3 = 3/1, so 3/1 × 1/4 = 3/4
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Problem 4

Calculate: 1/5 × 2 = ? 💡 Hint: 2 = 2/1, so 1/5 × 2/1 = 2/5
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Problem 5

Find: 1/2 × 1/5 = ? 💡 Hint: Multiply across: 1×1 = 1, 2×5 = 10
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Problem 6

Solve: 4 × 1/3 = ? 💡 Hint: Think of 4 as 4/1
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Problem 7

Calculate: 1/4 × 1/6 = ? 💡 Hint: Multiply numerators, then denominators
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Problem 8

Find: 2/5 × 3 = ? 💡 Hint: 3 = 3/1
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Problem 9

Solve: 1/3 × 1/7 = ? 💡 Hint: 1×1 = 1, 3×7 = 21
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Problem 10

Calculate: 5 × 1/6 = ? 💡 Hint: 5/1 × 1/6 = 5/6
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