WALT: multiply fractions by whole numbers

 

S2S (copy into your maths books)

3/4  x  5  =

1. Put the whole number over a denominator of 1 (3/4  x 5/1)

 

2. Multiply the numerators 3/4  x  5/1      (3 x 5=15)

 

3. Multiply the denominators 3/4  x  5/1   (4x1=4)

                                                                                Answer= 15/4

 

4. Simplify, if possible 

 

5. Change to a mixed number fraction, if possible 

 

Click on the link to watch the video and see the S2S in action:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-bfBxZ_QM

 

Click the link below

1. Read through the S2S again

2. Read through the poster

3. Work through the questions on the powerpoint- You can draw the 'bar models' in your books. Use a ruler!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/148HgmGri-W417-qZXQpNkWjXr9FHgy5z?usp=sharing