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Multiplication and Division of Fractions

Lesson 6

Math

Unit 5

5th Grade

Lesson 6 of 24

Objective

Relate multiplication of a fraction by a whole number to multiplication of a whole number by a fraction and use this to develop a general method to multiply any fraction by any whole number (or vice versa).

Lesson Map

Topic A: Fractions as Division

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Relate equal shares of objects to division expressions and visual representations of fractions.

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5.NF.B.3

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Write division expressions that represent fractions and vice versa.

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5.NF.B.3

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Solve division problems when the quotient is a fraction or mixed number, including cases with larger values.

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5.NF.B.3

Topic B: Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number

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Multiply a unit fraction by a whole number.

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5.NF.B.4.A5.NF.B.6

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Multiply a non-unit fraction by a whole number.

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5.NF.B.4.A5.NF.B.6

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5.NF.B.4.A5.NF.B.5

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Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and whole numbers and create real-world contexts for expressions involving multiplication of fractions and whole numbers.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.65.OA.A.2

Topic C: Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction

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Multiply a fraction by a fraction without subdivisions using tape diagrams and number lines.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Multiply a fraction by a fraction with subdivisions using tape diagrams and number lines.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Multiply a fraction by a fraction with more complicated subdivisions using an area model.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Develop a general method to multiply a fraction by a fraction.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions with fractions and create real-world contexts for expressions involving multiplication of fractions with fractions.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.65.OA.A.2

Topic D: Multiplying with Mixed Numbers

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Multiply mixed numbers by whole numbers.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Multiply mixed numbers by fractions.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Multiply mixed numbers by mixed numbers.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Develop a general method to multiply with mixed numbers.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.55.NF.B.6

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Solve real-world problems involving multiplication with mixed numbers and create real-world contexts for expressions involving multiplication with mixed numbers.

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5.NF.B.45.NF.B.65.OA.A.2