Multiply fractions by whole numbers
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Free printable multiply fractions by whole numbers worksheets for 4th grade. Students multiply a unit or non-unit fraction by a whole number, understanding this as repeated addition of the fraction. These worksheets introduce fraction multiplication as a 4th grade standard and lay the groundwork for 5th grade fraction × fraction work. Part of our fractions worksheets collection.
What You'll Learn
- Multiply a fraction by a whole number using repeated addition
- Write the product as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form
- Apply fraction multiplication to solve practical problems
FAQ
How is multiplying a fraction by a whole number the same as repeated addition?⌄
Just as 3 × 4 means adding 4 three times, 3 × 1/4 means adding 1/4 three times to get 3/4 — connecting multiplication to its repeated-addition meaning makes the concept accessible.
What is the algorithmic method for multiplying a fraction by a whole number?⌄
Multiply the whole number by the numerator and keep the denominator unchanged — for example, 4 × 3/5 = 12/5 — then convert to a mixed number if required.
Is multiplying fractions by whole numbers a 4th grade Common Core standard?⌄
Yes — CCSS 4.NF.B.4 specifically addresses multiplying a fraction by a whole number, making it a key new fraction concept introduced in 4th grade.
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