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Whole Numbers × Fractions

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Whole Numbers × Fractions

Multiply the whole number by the numerator, then keep the denominator. Simplify your answer where possible. Write improper fractions as mixed numbers when asked.

Multiply and Compare

1.Work out 3 × 1/4. Give your answer in simplest form.

2.Work out 5 × 2/7. Give your answer in simplest form.

3.Work out 7 × 3/8. Give your answer in simplest form.

4.Which multiplication has the greatest value?

2 × 3/5
4 × 1/3
3 × 2/7
5 × 1/4

Simplify and Convert

5.Calculate 9 × 2/3 and simplify your answer.

6.Calculate 4 × 5/6. Write your answer as a mixed number.

7.Calculate 10 × 3/8 and simplify your answer.

8.Show 4 × 2/5 using the fraction bar model, then calculate the total. You may show the total using an improper fraction or a mixed number.

Fractions in Everyday Situations

9.At a local bakery, Ruben uses 2/3 of a cup of milk for one batch of scones. How much milk does he need to make 4 batches?

10.Levi cycles 3/5 of a kilometre on each trip to the bakery. How far does he cycle in 6 trips?

11.Before calculating 8 × 5/6, choose the best estimate range. Then calculate the exact answer.

12.Hugo measures 3/7 of a bag of flour for each tray of bakery rolls. How many bags of flour does he use for 8 trays? Explain briefly why your result makes sense.