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

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Example Question #811 : Fractions

Dan collected  of a bag of leaves. Sean collected  times as many bags as Dan. How many bags did Sean 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  only  time and  is left over. 

Sean collected  bags of leaves. 

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