Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Lesson 4

Math

Unit 5

5th Grade

Lesson 4 of 24

Objective


Multiply a unit fraction by a whole number.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • 5.NF.B.4.A — Interpret the product (a/b) × q as a parts of a partition of q into b equal parts; equivalently, as the result of a sequence of operations a × q ÷ b. For example, use a visual fraction model to show (2/3) × 4 = 8/3, and create a story context for this equation. Do the same with (2/3) × (4/5) = 8/15. (In general, (a/b) × (c/d) = ac/bd.)
  • 5.NF.B.6 — Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

Foundational Standards

  • 4.NF.B.4

Criteria for Success


  1. Understand the connection between finding a fractional part of a whole and partitioning a whole into some number of equal parts (e.g., a half of 6 is equal to 6 ÷ 2, $$\frac{6}{2} $$, and $$\frac{1}{2}$$ × 6). 
  2. Multiply a unit fraction by a whole number using tape diagrams.
  3. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning to deduce that $$\frac{1}{b} \times q = \frac{q}{b}$$ (MP.8).
  4. Solve contextual problems involving finding the product of a unit fraction and a whole number (MP.4). 
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Anchor Tasks

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

a.   Lin and Han ran a 3 mile relay race as a team. They each ran the same distance. Draw a diagram to represent the situation.

b.   How far did each person run?

c.   Write an expression to represent this situation.

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References

Illustrative Mathematics Grade 5 Unit 2 Lesson 6Activity 1

Grade 5 Unit 2 Lesson 6, accessed on Oct. 29, 2024, 4:42 p.m., is licensed by Illustrative Mathematics under either the CC BY 4.0 or CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. For further information, contact Illustrative Mathematics.

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Problem 2

Find the values of the following expressions. Draw a diagram if it will help you. 

a.    $$\frac{1}{3} \times 2$$

b.    $$\frac{1}{4} \times 7$$

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Problem 3

a.   Frederick says $$\frac{1}{5} \times 6 = 6 \div 5$$. Explain how you know he is correct.

b.   Use what you learned in Part (a) to write the following muliplication expressions as equivalent division ones:

  1. $$\frac{1}{4} \times 3$$
  2. $$\frac{1}{6} \times 13$$
  3. $$\frac{1}{3} \times 18$$

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Problem Set

15-20 minutes


Discussion of Problem Set

  • In #1(a), $$\frac{1}{4} \times 8$$ was 2. What would you expect $$\frac{1}{8} \times 8$$ to be? Why? What would you expect $$\frac{1}{4}\times 12$$ to be? Why?
  • By the time you got to #1(d), it was probably hard to draw a picture to draw $$\frac{1}{3}\times 25$$. How could you solve without needing to draw a tape diagram? 
  • In #5, what fraction of eggs were not used to make the omelets? Is it fair to say, then, that $$\frac{2}{3}$$ of 24 is 16? How are $$\frac{1}{3}$$ of 24 and  $$\frac{2}{3}$$ of 24 related?

Target Task

5-10 minutes


Problem 1

Find the value of each of the following.

a.   $$\frac{1}{4} \times 16$$

b.   $$\frac{1}{5} \times 3$$

c.   $$\frac{1}{4} \times 19$$

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Problem 2

Out of 24 cookies, $$1\over3$$ are chocolate chip. How many of the cookies are chocolate chip?

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Additional Practice


The Extra Practice Problems can be used as additional practice for homework, during an intervention block, etc. Daily Word Problems and Fluency Activities are aligned to the content of the unit but not necessarily to the lesson objective, therefore feel free to use them anytime during your school day.

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Multiply a non-unit fraction by a whole number.

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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Fractions as Division

Topic B: Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number

Topic C: Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction

Topic D: Multiplying with Mixed Numbers

Topic E: Dividing with Fractions

Topic F: Fraction Real-World Problems and Line Plots

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