A numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

A denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many parts a whole has been divided into.

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

Solve problems involving multiplying proper fractions by whole numbers

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain the relationship between repeated addition of a proper fraction and multiplication of fractions with both unit and not-unit fractions. They will multiply a proper fraction by a whole number. In the future unit pupils will multiply an improper fraction and a mixed number by a whole number.

In the prior unit pupils added mixed numbers. They subtracted a proper fraction from a mixed number and subtracted a mixed number from a mixed number. In this unit pupils will explain the relationship between repeated addition of a proper fraction and multiplication of fractions with both unit and not-unit fractions. They will multiply a proper fraction by a whole number.

Multiply a proper fraction by a whole number

Write the answer to the following equation. 2 × $$ \frac{3}{6} $$ = {{ }}

Tick expressions where the product would be greater than one whole.

Tick expressions where the product would be less than one whole.

Tick the correct symbol to compare these two expressions. 

Order the expressions from largest to smallest.

Tick the fraction that is shaded in the image.

Tick the correct symbol to compare these two expressions.

Tick the correct products for this equation. 2 × $$ \frac{6}{8} $$ =

Tick the correct products for this equation. $$ \frac{3}{5} $$ × 4 =

Tick the correct set of symbols to compare the expressions.

Starter Quiz