Multiplying Fractions - Worksheet 9 - 5th Grade
HardMultiply fractions and mixed numbers (Hard)
23 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: fractions, multiplication
About This Worksheet
This hard-level worksheet contains 23 problems designed for 5th Grade students practicing multiplying fractions. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.
Multiplying a fraction by a whole number is the entry point to fraction multiplication, a topic that extends through 5th and 6th grade. It also directly models real-world situations like finding a fractional portion of a quantity.
- Multiply a fraction by a whole number using repeated addition
- Represent the product on a number line or with visual models
- Solve real-world problems involving multiplying fractions by whole numbers
- Write the product of a fraction and a whole number as a fraction or mixed number
- Explain why multiplying a fraction by a whole number scales the fraction up
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 2½ = 5/2, 1¾ = 7/4.
- Multiply: 5/2 × 7/4.
- Multiply numerators: 5 × 7 = 35.
- Multiply denominators: 2 × 4 = 8.
- Area = 35/8 square meters.
- Convert back: 35/8 = 4 3/8 square meters.
Answer Key
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