Common Core: 5th Grade Math : Solve Real World Problems Involving Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers: CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.6

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 5th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : How To Multiply Fractions

Todd collected  of a bag of leaves. Tim collected  times as many bags as Todd. How many bags did Tim collect? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we multiply a fraction by a whole number, we first want to make the whole number into a fraction. We do that by putting the whole number over  Then we multiply like normal. 

 Because  can go into  an even  time. 

Tim collected  bag of leaves. 

Example Question #52 : How To Multiply Fractions

Missy collected  of a bag of leaves. Jen collected  times as many bags as Missy. How many bags did Jen collect? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When we multiply a fraction by a whole number, we first want to make the whole number into a fraction. We do that by putting the whole number over  Then we multiply like normal. 

 Because  can go into  an even  time. 

Jen collected 1 bag of leaves. 

Example Question #241 : How To Multiply Fractions

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you double the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

Reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #1321 : Common Core Math: Grade 5

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you double the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

Reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #241 : How To Multiply Fractions

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you double the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

Reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #244 : How To Multiply Fractions

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you double the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

 

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

 

Example Question #245 : How To Multiply Fractions

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you double the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

 

Example Question #246 : How To Multiply Fractions

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you double the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

Reduce to find your final answer. 

Example Question #1241 : Numbers And Operations

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you triple the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

 

Example Question #248 : How To Multiply Fractions

A recipe calls for  of a cup of flour. If you triple the recipe, how much flour do you need?

 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

When you multiply a fraction by a whole number, you first want to make the whole number into a fraction. You do that by putting the whole number over  Then multiply the numerator by the numerator and denominator by the denominator. 

Reduce to find your final answer. 

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