Multiplying Fractions for 5th Grade: Numerators and Denominators
Multiply fractions and multiply fractions by whole numbers. Simplify and use models.
How to Choose the Right Visual: Models for Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
TL;DR: Different problems call for different pictures. When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you have four visual models to choose from: arrays, number lines, area models, and set models. Each one fits a different style of problem and a different way your brain likes to think. Three times one-fourth could be three […]