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Math 5 Lesson 1

This lesson covers how to multiply fractions by whole numbers and by other fractions. It explains the process of rewriting whole numbers as fractions, multiplying numerators and denominators, and simplifying the results. Key points include understanding the numerator and denominator, and the importance of writing products in simplest form.

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Math 5 Lesson 1

This lesson covers how to multiply fractions by whole numbers and by other fractions. It explains the process of rewriting whole numbers as fractions, multiplying numerators and denominators, and simplifying the results. Key points include understanding the numerator and denominator, and the importance of writing products in simplest form.

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Lesson 6.

Multiplying a Fraction by a
Whole Number and by
Another Fraction
Learn about It!

Fraction
This represents the division of one whole number by another.

Fractions are usually written as two numbers separated by a


horizontal bar where the number above the bar is called the
numerator and the number below is called the
denominator.
Learn about It!

Fraction
Example:
𝟐
In the fraction ,
𝟑
the numerator is 2 and the denominator is 3.
Learn about It!

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers


To multiply a fraction by a whole number, rewrite the whole
number as a fraction and multiply the numerators and
denominators.
Learn about It!

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers


Example:
1
What is the product of and 12?
3
Learn about It!

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers


Example:
1. Rewrite the whole number as a fraction. Use 1 as its
denominator.

1 12
×
3 1
Learn about It!

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers


Example:
2. Multiply the numerators. Then, multiply the denominators.

1 12 12
× =
3 1 3
Learn about It!

Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers


Example:
3. Simplify the product. If the product is not in lowest terms,
reduce it to lowest terms. If the product is an improper
fraction, change it to a mixed number.

12
=𝟒
3
Learn about It!

Multiplying Two Fractions


To multiply two fractions, first multiply the numerators and
then multiply the denominators. Write the product in simplest
form.

Example:
1 3
What is the product of and ?
3 5
Learn about It!

Multiplying Two Fractions


Example:
1. Multiply the numerators. Then, multiply the denominators.

1 3 3
× =
3 5 15
Learn about It!

Multiplying Two Fractions


Example:
2. If the product is not in lowest terms, convert it to lowest
terms. If it is an improper fraction, convert it to a mixed
number.

3 3÷3 1
= =
15 15 ÷ 3 5
Learn about It!

Multiplying Two Fractions


Example:
𝟏
Therefore, the product is .
𝟓
Try it!Practice
Let’s

3
Example 1: What is × 8?
5
Solution to Let’s Practice

3
Example 1: What is × 8?
5

Solution:
1. Rewrite the whole number as a fraction. Use 1 as its
denominator.

3 8
×
5 1
Solution to Let’s Practice

3
Example 1: What is × 8?
5

Solution:
2. Multiply the numerators. Then, multiply the denominators.

3 8 24
× =
5 1 5
Solution to Let’s Practice

3
Example 1: What is × 8?
5

Solution:
3. Simplify the product. If the product is not in lowest terms,
reduce it to lowest terms. If the product is an improper
fraction, change it to a mixed number.

24
=4
5
Solution to Let’s Practice

3
Example 1: What is × 8?
5

Solution:
3
Therefore, × 8=𝟒
5
Try it!Practice
Let’s

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6
Solution to Let’s Practice

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6

Solution:
Another strategy to use when multiplying large fractions is
canceling the common factors in the numerator and the
denominator before multiplying the fractions.
Solution to Let’s Practice

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6

Solution:
1. Cancel the common factors vertically or diagonally.

3
9 5 3 5
× = ×
14 6 14 2
2
Solution to Let’s Practice

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6

Solution:
1. Cancel the common factors vertically or diagonally.

Note: 9 and 6 are both divisible by 3.


That is, 9 ÷ 3 = 3 and 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
Solution to Let’s Practice

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6

Solution:
2. Multiply the numerators. Then, multiply the denominators.

3 5 15
× =
14 2 28
Solution to Let’s Practice

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6

Solution:
3. If the product is still not in lowest terms, convert it to lowest
terms. If it is an improper fraction, convert it to a mixed
number.

15
is already in lowest terms.
28
Solution to Let’s Practice

9 5
Example 2: Find the product of and .
14 6

Solution:
9 5 𝟏𝟓
Thus, the product of and is .
14 6 𝟐𝟖
Try It!

Individual Practice:
1
1. What is × 27?
9

5 6
2. What is the product of and ?
6 7
Key Points

● A fraction represents the division of one whole number


by another.

● Fractions are usually written as two numbers separated


by a horizontal bar where the number above the bar is
called the numerator and the number below is called the
denominator.
Key Points

● To multiply a fraction by a whole numbers, rewrite the


whole number as a fraction and multiply the numerators
and denominators.

● To multiply two fractions, first multiply the numerators


and then multiply the denominators. Write the product in
simplest form.

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