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Equations: Fractions & Mixed Numbers
"Equations: Fractions & Mixed Numbers" explains how to solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers by using equations.
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Making Fruit Punch (Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers using visual models)
Kelli is making a fruit punch for a party, by mixing orange juice and cranberry juice. The original recipe serves 8 people but she only needs to serve 5 people. If the original recipe calls for three fourths liter of orange juice and 1...
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Running Distance (Solve word problems involving dividing mixed numbers)
On Saturday, Carla went for a 1 and nine tenths mile run. On Sunday, she went for a 7 and three fifths mile run. How many times further did she run on Sunday than Saturday?
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Dividing Mixed Numbers by Fractions by Multiplying by the Reciprocal
In this video lesson, students learn how to divide mixed numbers by fractions by multiplying by the reciprocal. The teacher explains the concept using real-life examples and models, demonstrating different strategies for solving division...
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Making Smoothie (Representing the product of a whole number and a fraction using area models)
Devon is making a smoothie. The recipe calls for two thirds of a cup of yogurt. He wants to make smoothies for a few of his friends as well, so he decides to make four times the amount, or in other words multiply the recipe by four. How...
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Chocolate Boxes (Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction of the form (a/b) by a whole number (c) where (a) larger than (b) or (a) smaller than or equal to (b) using visual models)
Three eighths of an assorted chocolate box is white chocolate, if we have 6 boxes of this assorted mix, how many boxes that contain only white chocolate could we make?
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Dividing a Fraction by a Mixed Number
In this video, the teacher demonstrates how to divide a fraction by a mixed number by first converting the mixed number to an improper fraction. She then applies the "keep change flip" strategy to multiply the fractions, emphasizing the...
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Multiplying Whole Numbers and Fractions Using an Area Model
In this video, the teacher explains how to multiply a whole number by a fraction using an area model. They demonstrate the process using examples and show how to solve equations without the models as well. The video also includes a word...
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Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Mr. Addit uses word problems to demonstrate strategies for multiplying fractions by whole numbers. He then models converting answers to these problems to either whole numbers or mixed numbers.
Khan Academy
Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers: Mixed Number Answer, Pre-Algebra
Here is a great video explaining multiplying a fraction by a whole number. Sal shows students how to put a whole number over 1 to multiply it by a fraction. He simplifies his answer and writes it as a mixed number.
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How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions?
How tall is tall? Well, here's a word problem that when the solution is found will show how tall, tall is. Two years ago, Brad was five and a half feet tall, which was only 2/3 of how tall he is now. Oh my, he is going to be really tall....
Curated OER
How Do You Multiply and Divide Numbers with Different Signs?
After multiplying integers that have positive and/or negative signs, how is the sign of the product determined? This is a foundation skill that your pupils should know like the backs of their hands. If you need to reinforce the rules of...
Khan Academy
How to Rationalize a Denominator, Exponent Expressions and Equations, Algebra I
"Sal, why do we care? Why must we rationalize denominators?" Acknowledging these (possibly pleading) concerns, Sal explains the reasons behind rationalizing a denominator before demonstrating how to do it several times. Though he admits...
Math TV
Math tv.com: Basic Mathematics: Mixed Numbers: Multiple Operations
Students provide step-by-step solutions to math problems involving the addition, multiplication, and division of mixed numbers. In the left hand menu, click on Basic Mathematics, Mixed Numbers, Multiple Operations.
Math TV
Math tv.com: Basic Mathematics: Mixed Numbers: Multiplication and Division
Students offer step-by-step solutions to math problems involving the multiplication and division of mixed numbers. In the left hand menu, click on Basic Mathematics, Mixed Numbers, Multiplication and Division.
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: Solve Problem Using an Equation Where You're Multiplying Fractions
Video tutorial shows how to take a word problem, translate it into a mathematical equation involving fractions, then solve it. [4:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiplying Fractions Word Problem: Bike
Sal solves a word problem by multiplying a fraction by a mixed number.