Multiply a fraction by a whole number

Multiply a fraction by a whole number

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to multiply fractions by whole numbers.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is 1/2 + 3/8?
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2/5
4/10
Correct answer: 7/8
Q2.
1/3 + 1/9
1+1 = 2; 3+9=12 so 2/12
Correct answer: 3/9 + 1/9 = 4/9
Q3.
1/5 + 3/10 = ?
Correct answer: 1/2
4/10
4/15
Q4.
10/8 - 1/2 = ?
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Correct answer: 3/4
8/8
9/6
Q5.
Which is NOT the answer to 20/8 - 3/4
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1 & 3/4
1 & 6/8
14/8
Correct answer: 17/4

3 Questions

Q1.
What is 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4?
3/12
Correct answer: 3/4
Q2.
What is 1/5 x 3
1/15
3/15
Correct answer: 3/5
Q3.
What is 2/7 x 5 (tick 2)
1 & 3/7
10/35
Correct answer: 10/7
2/35

Lesson appears in

UnitMaths / Fractions, decimals and percentages